Cloud phishing

Cloud Phishing is a cyber crime in which malicious actors attempt to gain access to a victim’s confidential information such as usernames, passwords, bank account numbers, and other personal credentials by launching an attack on cloud computing environments. In cloud phishing, the malicious actors use email and social engineering techniques to direct victims to a website which has been specifically designed to collect their confidential information. The attackers use spoofed webpages, fake login pages, and other tactics to make the victim believe they are accessing a genuine website or service. By collecting the victim’s confidential data, the attacker is then able to access the victim’s cloud computing environment.

In cloud phishing, attackers rely on the trust and confidence users have in cloud services and applications. They leverage malicious software to modify the URL of cloud service websites, allowing the attacker to route the user to a malicious website in order to collect their credentials. The attacker may also use social engineering tactics such as impersonating someone the victim knows (e.g. a family member or colleague) to convince the victim to enter their credentials or click on a malicious link.

Cloud phishing is becoming increasingly commonplace as more and more people and organizations rely on cloud-based applications and services. To prevent cloud phishing, users should always be cautious when clicking links, opening emails from unknown sources, and verifying that any website they are accessing is a genuine cloud-based service. Additionally, organizations should use strong authentication methods, such as two-factor authentication, to require additional verification to confirm user identity and protect against cloud phishing attacks.