Report highlights persistent credential management flaw
Overview
The 2025 State of Cloud Security report highlights a significant cybersecurity threat due to the prevalence of outdated cloud identities, with 59% of AWS IAM users and 55% of Google Cloud service accounts having active keys older than one year. This creates a substantial attack surface, increasing the risk of unauthorized access and potential breaches.
Key Takeaways
- Affected Systems: AWS IAM users, Google Cloud service accounts
- Action Required: Regularly audit and rotate cloud identity keys, implement key management best practices, and enforce policies for key expiration and renewal.
- Timeline: Disclosed in 2025 report
Original Article Summary
The 2025 State of Cloud Security report found that a majority of cloud identities have active keys older than one year, including 59% of AWS IAM users and 55% of Google Cloud service accounts, creating a significant attack surface.
Impact
AWS IAM users, Google Cloud service accounts
Exploitation Status
The exploitation status is currently unknown. Monitor vendor advisories and security bulletins for updates.
Timeline
Disclosed in 2025 report
Remediation
Regularly audit and rotate cloud identity keys, implement key management best practices, and enforce policies for key expiration and renewal.
Additional Information
This threat intelligence is aggregated from trusted cybersecurity sources. For the most up-to-date information, technical details, and official vendor guidance, please refer to the original article linked below.
Related Topics: This incident relates to Google, Amazon.