SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) platforms host critical business applications. Ransomware can compromise accounts, encrypt cloud-stored files, or demand ransom for admin access. Misconfigured permissions and weak passwords increase vulnerability. Attacks on SaaS disrupt operations and data access. Organizations must enforce multi-factor authentication and continuous monitoring.
It matters because cloud reliance introduces new ransomware risks. Security policies must extend to SaaS.
It also emphasizes the importance of vendor and API security.
Ransomware can attack SaaS platforms to lock or encrypt data.
[Cloud Security Alliance, cloudsecurityalliance.org]