Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

The Sysdig Threat Research Team (TRT) recently observed a new attack that leveraged stolen cloud credentials in order to target ten cloud-hosted large language model (LLM) services, known as LLMjacking. The credentials were obtained from a popular target, a system running a vulnerable version of Laravel (CVE-2021-3129). Attacks against LLM-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems have been discussed often, but mostly around prompt abuse and altering training data.

In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud security, staying ahead of threats is paramount. Success requires well-orchestrated cybersecurity solutions that work together from prevention to defense. Today we launched our latest initiative, the Runtime Insights Partner Ecosystem, which brings together leading solutions that strengthen cloud security through integration and collaboration.

Observability, especially in the context of cloud-native applications, is important for several reasons. First and foremost is security. By design, cloud-native applications rely on multiple, dynamic, distributed, and highly ephemeral components or microservices, with each microservice operating and scaling independently to deliver the application functionality.

When it comes to securing applications in the cloud, adaptation is not just a strategy but a necessity. We’re currently experiencing a monumental shift driven by the mass adoption of AI, fundamentally changing the way companies operate. From optimizing efficiency through automation to transforming the customer experience with speed and personalization, AI has empowered developers with exciting new capabilities.

On March 13, 2024, the European Parliament marked a significant milestone by adopting the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), setting a precedent with the world’s first extensive horizontal legal regulation dedicated to AI.

The Sysdig Threat Research Team (TRT) is on a mission to help secure innovation at cloud speeds. A group of some of the industry’s most elite threat researchers, the Sysdig TRT discovers and educates on the latest cloud-native security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack patterns. We are fiercely passionate about security and committed to the cause. Stay up to date here on the latest insights, trends to monitor, and crucial best practices for securing your cloud-native environments.

Microsegmentation represents a transformative approach to enhancing network security within Kubernetes environments. This technique divides networks into smaller, isolated segments, allowing for granular control over traffic flow and significantly bolstering security posture. At its core, microsegmentation leverages Kubernetes network policies to isolate workloads, applications, namespaces, and entire clusters, tailoring security measures to specific organizational needs and compliance requirements.

The huge ecosystem of integrations has over time become a true differentiator for Open Policy Agent (OPA), and an embodiment of the project’s promise to provide policy across the “whole cloud native stack”. Integrating OPA into a new tech stack also tends to be a rewarding experience for developers, which might help explain why so many integrations have been provided by external contributors over the years.