The recent Storm-0501 ransomware attack highlights a significant escalation in cloud-targeted operations, where attackers not only exfiltrate data from Microsoft Azure but also destroy critical resources post-theft, complicating recovery efforts for affected organizations. This incident raises alarms for sectors such as defense and telecommunications, which increasingly depend on cloud infrastructure. The attackers exploited legitimate administrative tools to undermine system resilience, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced security measures like least-privilege access and tamper-proof backups. As Indian defense and public sector entities migrate to cloud environments, they must prioritize robust incident response strategies to safeguard sensitive applications against evolving cyber threats.