Security News

Best practices for handling gaps in cloud security
2019-02-20 22:08

Establishing sufficient cloud security is a complex challenge. Learn where your attention is best directed to achieve the best results.

How to help CISOs understand their role in cloud security
2019-02-20 14:40

Some 90% of CISOs are confused about their role in securing a SaaS environment, according to an Oracle and KPMG report.

Data Gravity: Will It Weigh Down Cloud Security?
2019-02-13 20:18

The 2019 RSA Conference offers an opportunity to learn about new concepts across all aspects of cybersecurity. One such area is "data gravity," which will be the topic of a session featuring...

Symantec Acquires Zero Trust Cloud Security Startup Luminate Security
2019-02-12 17:31

Symantec announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Luminate Security, an Israel-based company that specializes in securing access to corporate applications in hybrid cloud environments.  read more

Attention developers: Google wants to pay you $15,000 to improve cloud security
2019-02-06 17:00

Google's Confidential Computing Challenge aims to make it easier to achieve end-to-end encryption of data in the cloud.

Cloud Security Firm Aporeto Raises $20 Million
2019-01-31 15:22

Cloud security firm Aporeto on Wednesday announced that it raised $20 million in a Series B funding round, which brings the total raised by the company to date to $34.5 million. read more

Xbash Malware Uninstalls Cloud Security Products
2019-01-18 18:00

Recent samples of the destructive Xbash Linux malware can uninstall cloud security protection products from infected servers, Palo Alto Networks reports.  read more

Mining malware evades agent-based cloud security solutions
2019-01-18 06:30

Cloud infrastructures are a growing target for threat actors looking to mine cryptocurrency, as their vast computational power allows them to multiply the mining malware’s effect. Keeping its...

Malware can now evade cloud security tools, as cybercriminals target public cloud users
2019-01-17 15:35

Refined malware payloads from Chinese threat actor Rocke Group are sidestepping security tools to install cryptocurrency miners on cloud systems.

Cryptomining Malware Uninstalls Cloud Security Products
2019-01-17 14:03

New samples of cryptomining malware performs a never-before-seen function: uninstalling cloud security products.