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Assaf Morag stories

Assaf Morag is a keen observer of contemporary cyber threats, particularly those affecting cloud-native environments. Through his recent works, he sheds light on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and the challenges organizations face today, especially concerning Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure.

In his stories, Morag dives into the intricate details of the attacks targeting Kubernetes clusters, emphasizing the urgent need for awareness and defense mechanisms within organizations. His research not only highlights the vulnerabilities present but also serves as a wake-up call for entities to bolster their security protocols.

Additionally, Morag's insights into the sophisticated tactics employed by attackers reveal a broader trend in the cyber threat landscape. Readers can learn about the significance of securing registries and artifact management systems, which are essential components in the software supply chain, and the pressing need to understand the dynamics of memory-based attacks.

By engaging with his narratives, one gains a deeper understanding of the subtlety and complexity of cyber threats. Morag's work is a reminder of the importance of staying informed and proactive in safeguarding against ever-evolving attacks in our increasingly digital and interconnected world.

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Aqua Nautilus find Kubernetes clusters under attack
Wed, 9th Aug 2023
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virtualisation
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iot security
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application security
Aqua Security's research team, Aqua Nautilus, have found that Kubernetes clusters are under attack in hundreds of organisations.
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Major surge in memory-based attacks as hackers evade traditional cloud security defences
Thu, 6th Jul 2023
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cloud security
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application security
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cybersecurity
Protecting workloads with tools that understand how to interpret attacks on cloud runtime environments is crucial.
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Memory-based attacks surge, hackers evade cloud security defences
Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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cloud security
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application security
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cybersecurity
There has been a 1,400% surge in memory-based attacks as hackers evade traditional cloud security defences, a new report has found.
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Research reveals 250m artifacts and 65k container images exposed
Wed, 26th Apr 2023
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application security
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
Registries and artifact management systems are prime targets for threat actors as they are crucial elements within the software supply chain.
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New strategies for cloud-native attacks - Aqua Security
Mon, 2nd May 2022
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virtualisation
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devops
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application security
New research from Aqua Security reveals attackers are using more sophisticated techniques to target cloud-native environments.
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Evolving techniques targeting cloud native environments uncovered
Fri, 22nd Apr 2022
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devops
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application security
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apm
Attackers are finding new ways to target cloud native environments, new research from Aqua Security has revealed.