Cloud Security Faces Mounting Threats, Orca Warns
SC Media, Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
Cloud security is facing growing pressure as vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in cloud infrastructure continue to mount, according to a new study by Orca Security, CSO reports.
After scanning billions of assets across major providers like AWS and Azure, researchers found that each asset averages 115 vulnerabilities, with many dating back over a decade. Compounding the issue, one-third of cloud assets run outdated, unpatched operating systems, and AI adoption is accelerating risk: 62% of organizations host vulnerable AI-related packages. Public-facing assets, legacy vulnerabilities like Log4Shell, and unpatched web services remain widespread.