Google’s Data Breach Drama: 2.55 Million Records Compromised by Sp1d3rHunters!
Google confirmed a Salesforce CRM breach exposed potential Google Ads customers’ info, from business names to phone numbers. The culprits, ShinyHunters, aren’t just hackers; they’re rebranding as Sp1d3rHunters! Payment info is safe, but 2.55 million records weren’t so lucky. Google says Ads data remains untouched, though ShinyHunters want their ransom.
Hot Take:
Looks like Google Ads customers have just become the stars of a cyber-thriller, with ShinyHunters playing the role of the villainous data burglars. But rest easy, your payment info is safe and sound, even if your business phone number might now be on the cyber equivalent of a bathroom wall!
Key Points:
- Google’s Salesforce CRM instance was breached, exposing potential Ads customers’ contact info.
- Threat actors, ShinyHunters, claim they’ve snagged 2.55 million records.
- No payment information or active Ads data was compromised.
- Social engineering tricks were used to gain access to Salesforce credentials.
- Google acknowledges the shift to Python scripts by the hackers for data theft.
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