Topic: cloud credentials

Identity: The Leading Cloud Security Threat

November 5, 2025

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Identity: The Leading Cloud Security Threat

Identity-related weaknesses and outdated vulnerabilities are the main causes of the rise in cloud security incidents, with attackers exploiting these gaps to access sensitive systems and data. Excessive permissions and over-privileged cloud identities, affecting 99% of cases, allow attackers to m...

Code Beautifiers Leak Bank, Government, and Tech Credentials

A security lapse in JSONFormatter and CodeBeautify exposed thousands of sensitive credentials from banks, governments, and tech firms through publicly accessible JSON snippets. Researchers found over 80,000 pastes containing items like Active Directory credentials, API tokens, and personal data, ...

Crimson Collective Hackers Breach AWS for Data Theft

The Crimson Collective is a hacking group infiltrating AWS infrastructures to steal sensitive data and extort organizations, as seen in a breach at Red GitLab repositories. Attackers compromise AWS using exposed credentials and tools like TruffleHog, then escalate privileges to gain administrativ...