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Cloud computing allows businesses to lease servers the same way they lease office space.
But this way of hosting services raises security concerns.
Each cloud server has aunique IP addressthat allows users to connect and send data.
IP addresses change hands as often as every 30 minutes as organizations change the services they use.
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Poorly managed cloud services are another opportunity for attackers to steal data. Video by Penn State.
Anyone with a cloud account could collect the same data from vulnerable organizations.
Why it matters
Smartphone users share personal data with businesses through the apps they install.
Ina recent survey, researchers found that half of smartphone users were comfortable sharing their locations through smartphone apps.
But the personal information users share through these apps could be used tosteal their identityorhurt their reputation.
But these regulations may not sufficiently protect users.
