What is Cloud-Based Hacking?

Cloud-Based Hacking refers to the exploitation or security testing of vulnerabilities in cloud computing environments, such as SaaS, PaaS, or IaaS platforms, often targeting misconfigurations, exposed services, or identity flaws.

Expanded Explanation

Cloud-Based Hacking focuses on identifying and exploiting weaknesses in cloud-hosted infrastructure and applications. As more organizations migrate to services like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, attackers increasingly target misconfigured storage buckets, overly permissive IAM roles, exposed APIs, and vulnerable virtual machines. Ethical hackers and penetration testers conduct cloud-focused assessments to simulate real-world threats, identify flaws in deployment, and ensure that cloud configurations follow industry best practices. Common techniques include testing serverless functions, analyzing API gateways, and simulating credential abuse scenarios. Understanding cloud-specific threats is essential for modern cybersecurity operations, as traditional on-premise security models often fall short in cloud environments.

Related Terms

Cloud security, AWS hacking, misconfiguration vulnerabilities, SaaS security, identity, access management (IAM)

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