Virtual machines, virtually everywhere – and with real security gaps

March 25, 2026 · WeLiveSecurity · Severity: MEDIUM

Cloud VMs offer unmatched speed, scale and flexibility – all of which could eventually count for little if they’re left to fend for themselves

Key Takeaways

ESET warns that cloud VMs offer unmatched speed, scale, and flexibility that count for little if left to fend for themselves.
Unmanaged and unpatched virtual machines expose organizations to real security gaps that attackers can exploit.
Organizations should extend patching, monitoring, and security controls to every cloud VM from deployment onward.