The Dangers of Misconfigured Cloud Storage (S3 Buckets, Blob Storage) – Publicly Accessible Cloud Data

The Dangers of Misconfigured Cloud Storage (S3 Buckets, Blob Storage) – Publicly Accessible Cloud Data

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Introduction Cloud storage services like Amazon S3 Buckets and Azure Blob Storage have revolutionized data storage, offering scalability, cost-efficiency, and accessibility. However, misconfigurations frequently lead to publicly exposed data, resulting in massive data breaches, compliance violations, and financial losses. This comprehensive guide explores: Let’s dive in. Table of Contents 1. Understanding Cloud Storage Misconfigurations What Are S3 Buckets & Blob Storage? Both services…

Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA): A Deep Dive into the API Security Threat

Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA): A Deep Dive into the API Security Threat

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Introduction APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the backbone of modern web and mobile applications, enabling seamless data exchange between systems. However, with increased API usage comes heightened security risks. One of the most prevalent and dangerous API vulnerabilities is Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA), also known as Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR). BOLA occurs when an API…