Cloud Metadata API Exploitation – Attackers Steal Cloud Instance Credentials

Cloud Metadata API Exploitation – Attackers Steal Cloud Instance Credentials

ByAdil

Introduction Cloud computing has revolutionized the way businesses operate, offering scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency. However, with these advantages come security challenges, one of which is Cloud Metadata API Exploitation. Attackers increasingly target cloud metadata services to steal sensitive credentials, leading to data breaches, unauthorized access, and even complete cloud account takeovers. In this comprehensive guide, we…

Serverless Function Abuse – Weak Serverless Security Leads to Unauthorized Code Execution

Serverless Function Abuse – Weak Serverless Security Leads to Unauthorized Code Execution

ByAdil

Introduction Serverless computing has revolutionized cloud infrastructure by allowing developers to run code without managing servers. Services like AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, and Google Cloud Functions enable scalable, cost-efficient execution of backend logic. However, the convenience of serverless architectures comes with security risks—especially when functions are misconfigured or improperly secured. One of the most critical…

Kubernetes Misconfigurations – Insecure Pod Deployments Expose Clusters

Kubernetes Misconfigurations – Insecure Pod Deployments Expose Clusters

ByAdil

Introduction Kubernetes has become the de facto standard for container orchestration, enabling organizations to deploy, scale, and manage containerized applications efficiently. However, with great power comes great responsibility—misconfigurations in Kubernetes, especially in pod deployments, can lead to severe security risks. Insecure pod configurations can expose entire clusters to attacks, leading to data breaches, unauthorized access,…

Container Escape: How Attackers Break Out of Containers to Access the Host System

Container Escape: How Attackers Break Out of Containers to Access the Host System

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Introduction Containers have revolutionized modern software deployment by providing lightweight, isolated environments for applications. However, their security is not foolproof. Attackers can exploit misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and weak security controls to break out of a container and gain access to the underlying host system—a technique known as Container Escape. This blog explores: By the end, you’ll understand…

Subdomain Squatting: The Hidden Threat Lurking in Unused DNS Records

Subdomain Squatting: The Hidden Threat Lurking in Unused DNS Records

ByAdil

Introduction In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, attackers constantly look for vulnerabilities to exploit. While most organizations focus on patching software bugs or securing user credentials, a quieter and equally dangerous threat often flies under the radar—subdomain squatting. This attack vector involves hijacking unused or misconfigured subdomains to distribute malware, steal credentials, or launch sophisticated…

Understanding Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF): A Deep Dive

Understanding Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF): A Deep Dive

ByAdil

Introduction Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) is a critical web security vulnerability that allows an attacker to induce the server-side application to make HTTP requests to an arbitrary domain of the attacker’s choosing. This vulnerability can be exploited to access internal systems, sensitive data, and services behind firewalls that would otherwise be inaccessible from the external…