We have written several articles on
Cloud Computing, most of them are actually much academic and out of
reach for an average Internet user.
In this article, we will
discuss about the potential risks of Cloud Computing : the free public
Cloud Computing that many users are using without knowing the fact that
they are actually using the
Cloud Computing.
Where are these free public Cloud Computing are used now ?Almost
all the major free photo sharing, free email service providers are
actually use the Public Cloud Computing. To maintain the legal aspect,
they often write a disclaimer about the risks when you are first
registering for the service. But, in almost all cases, most users never
reads the full legal looking EULA-kind of disclaimer, where the risks of
their Cloud Computing Service is obviously written clearly and ticks
the check box and hit “I Agree” to proceed.
What are the risks associated with the usage of free Public Cloud Computing ?We
already have written an article on the risks associated with Public
Cloud Computing. But, that article was intended for the power users, not
for an average Internet user.
The risk and problems with
computer viruses and malwares are many, but at least the user can notice
some abnormalities of the operating system (read Windows). But, the
risks associated with free public Cloud Computing might went unnoticed
as most novice users even have no idea about Cloud Computing.
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