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Ensuring Peace of Mind: Secure Transition to Multi-Tenant Cloud

Introduction In the fast-paced realm of technology, cloud computing stands as a beacon of innovation, offering enterprises unprecedented opportunities to streamline operations and drive growth. By leveraging on-demand services over the Internet, businesses can access a wealth of resources spanning infrastructure, software, and platforms with unmatched flexibility and scalability. However, amidst the myriad of benefits that cloud computing affords, there are a persistent threat and security vulnerabilities.  As cyber-attacks become increasingly sophisticated and prevalent, safeguarding sensitive data and applications in the cloud has become a paramount concern for organizations worldwide. In this context, understanding the nuances of multi-tenancy, which is a practice wherein cloud resources are shared among multiple organizations, becomes essential. While multi-tenancy enables cloud providers to optimize resource utilization and drive cost efficiencies, it also introduces unique se...

What is Formjacking Attack?

Formjacking attacks are organized and executed by cybercriminals to steal payment forms with financial and banking information that can be directly captured from eCommerce websites on the checkout pages. Formjacking is a type of cyber attack in which hackers inject malicious JavaScript code, most often in the form of a payment page, into the target website.  When the malicious code is in operation, the malicious code sends the payment card number and other confidential details such as the name, address, and phone number of the user to the hacker when a customer enters their payment card information and hits the submission.  This stolen information is sent to a server by hackers to reuse or even sell personal data on the dark web. When all this occurs, the victim is blissfully unaware of the compromise of their payment data. Who Is Behind Formjacking Attacks Magecart is a club of hacker groups that have been behind numerous website attacks. Attacks on Ticketmaster, Feedif...