Misconfigured cloud storage and servers expose sensitive data. Ransomware can encrypt cloud files, lock accounts, or demand ransom for restoration. Human error, default settings, and lack of monitoring create vulnerabilities. Attackers scan for open buckets and exposed management portals. Cloud misconfiguration has become a top attack vector.
It matters because cloud adoption without proper security increases risk exponentially. Organizations must audit their setups regularly.
It also emphasizes the shared responsibility model in cloud security.
Ransomware often targets improperly configured cloud services.
[AWS Security Blog, aws.amazon.com]