What seemed safe has become a target.
In recent years, the cloud has become the heart of many companies' operations. It's practical, accessible, and scalable—but it has also become the preferred environment for cybercriminals.
By 2025, attacks based on cloud storage and API integrations have skyrocketed. Platforms like OneDrive, Google Drive, and GitHub are being used to distribute malicious files precisely because they go undetected by traditional filters.
What was once considered "safe by default" now requires constant vigilance and specialized strategy.
Why are cloud attacks increasing?
The increase in these incidents is no coincidence. With more companies migrating data and systems to the cloud, the attack surface has expanded — and criminals have noticed.
Today, we see three clear trends:
Exploiting credentials: Misconfigured or shared access points create critical vulnerabilities.
Malware in popular services: criminals host malicious files on legitimate platforms, using them as "Trojan horses".
Vulnerable APIs and integrations: connected systems without strong authentication are an open invitation to intrusions.
These threats affect both small businesses and large corporations. The difference lies in who identifies and reacts first.
Cloud security goes beyond antivirus.
One of the most common mistakes is believing that cloud providers guarantee complete protection. In reality, security is shared: the provider takes care of the infrastructure, but the responsibility for data and access lies with the company.
This means that identity control, permissions management, and log monitoring need to be prioritized.
Without these practices, a simple configuration error can expose sensitive information — and compromise the entire operation.
How BNF helps companies protect their cloud environment.
At BNF, the cloud is part of our integrated protection strategy.
We combine behavioral analysis, artificial intelligence, and 24/7 monitoring to detect out-of-the-ordinary behavior on platforms such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and AWS.
Our SOC team identifies and blocks suspicious activity before it escalates into serious incidents — such as data exfiltration, lateral movement, or credential abuse.
In addition, we guide our clients in the secure configuration of cloud environments, reviewing permissions, backup policies, and multi-factor authentication.
Conclusion
The cloud has brought speed and innovation, but it also demands a new security mindset.
Companies that treat data protection as part of their strategy — and not as an add-on — are set to excel in 2025.
