Cloud, Mobile, Web Logs The Future Of Security Nightmares
Written by Evan SchumanMarch 2nd, 2010
A funny thing happened here the other day. In reviewing the top sites linking to us, we often click on some of the referrals to see the context of the reference. While trying to back out, the user's complete Inbox was revealed—with full read, delete, modify and send privileges. In searches that we've conducted, we routinely stumble on confidential E-mail exchanges that were clearly found by a relentless spider.
This problem is likely going to get much worse as the efficiencies of cloud computing tempt companies to place the contents of server after server on the cloud for faster and easier access. Easier access is certainly right, but for whom? But cloud computing is not the only new target for security holes. Mobile computing and especially M-Commerce have an even greater potential for issues. Beyond the inherent breach possibilities with anything wireless, retailers are going to feel the need to push more functionality onto these consumer devices.
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