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The report outlines key cloud security threats for 2025, highlighting exploitation of misconfigurations, cloud abuse, ransomware, credential theft, and third-party risks. Threat actors are increasingly leveraging legitimate cloud services for malicious purposes, including using AI/ML capabilities. The report notes a shift towards cloud-native attack methods that abuse built-in functionality rather than traditional malware. Key trends include threat actors registering their own cloud resources, decreased effectiveness of DDoS attacks on cloud environments, and growing interest in targeting AI services. The analysis covers tactics used by various threat groups and provides detailed mitigation strategies for cloud defenders.