Now that we are well into Q1 of 2025, it’s crucial to reflect on recent trends in cloud security and adjust strategies accordingly. The cybersecurity landscape has dramatically shifted, and cloud-based threats have reached alarming new heights.
Looking back at 2022-2023, one statistic stands out:
🔴 Cloud-based intrusions increased by 75% during this period.
🔴 Cloud-conscious attacks—where attackers specifically target victim-owned cloud services—rose by 110% from 2021 to 2023.
This is a global issue that no business can afford to ignore.
Who’s Targeting Cloud Environments?
Cybercriminals motivated by financial gain are responsible for the overwhelming majority of cloud-based attacks:
✅ 84% of intrusions were financially driven.
✅ 16% were targeted intrusions, often linked to espionage or data exfiltration.
One major trend from 2023 was the use of cloud intrusions as a gateway to corporate networks. A notable example is Scattered Spider, a threat actor observed leveraging Microsoft 365 environments to gain access to VPN instructions. Once inside, attackers use VPN credentials to move laterally within internal networks, escalating their control over business-critical systems.
What This Means for 2025
🔹 Cloud security must be proactive—monitoring and reacting after an intrusion isn’t enough.
🔹 Traffic pattern analysis is key—anomalous behavior must be flagged before damage occurs.
🔹 Stronger security policies & testing—ensure cloud defenses are continuously updated and stress-tested.
The cloud is here to stay, but so are its security risks. Organizations must stay vigilant, enhance monitoring, and fortify their cloud infrastructure against evolving threats.
Are your cloud security measures strong enough for 2025? Contact Saturn Partners today for a comprehensive cloud security assessment.