The dangers of cloud server hacking include:
Data Breaches: Hackers can steal sensitive data such as customer information, financial records, or intellectual property. For example, if a cloud server storing user credentials is compromised, attackers may gain unauthorized access to personal accounts.
Service Disruption: Cyberattacks like DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) can overwhelm cloud servers, causing downtime and disrupting business operations. For instance, an e-commerce platform hosted on a cloud server may become inaccessible during peak shopping hours due to an attack.
Malware Injection: Hackers can inject malicious software into cloud servers, leading to data corruption or unauthorized access. An example is ransomware, which encrypts server files and demands payment for decryption.
Compliance Violations: A hacked cloud server may lead to breaches of regulations like GDPR or HIPAA, resulting in legal penalties. For example, if healthcare records stored on a cloud server are exposed, the organization could face fines for non-compliance.
Reputation Damage: Security incidents can erode customer trust. If a cloud service provider’s servers are hacked, clients may switch to competitors due to concerns over data security.
To mitigate these risks, Tencent Cloud offers services like Tencent Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF) to block malicious traffic, Tencent Cloud Host Security for real-time threat detection, and Tencent Cloud Data Encryption to protect sensitive information. Regular security audits and multi-factor authentication (MFA) are also recommended.