Google’s Shiny Data Dilemma: CRM Breach Sparks Cyber Chaos
Google has joined the unfortunate club of those hit by Salesforce CRM data breaches, thanks to the ShinyHunters extortion group. After a swift vishing attack, Google found itself strategizing against UNC6040’s antics. While the stolen data was mostly public information, the breach still left Google and others scrambling for damage control.
Hot Take:
It looks like Google just found out the hard way that the ShinyHunters extortion group isn’t just some glittery gang from a Pokémon game. They’ve been catching Salesforce data like it’s a rare Pikachu, and Google’s instance was just their latest prize. Maybe it’s time for these companies to invest in some cybersecurity incense to ward off these hunters!
Key Points:
- Google, among other companies, has fallen victim to the ShinyHunters extortion group.
- The group, also known as ‘UNC6040,’ uses vishing attacks to breach Salesforce CRM data.
- Stolen data includes business names and contact details, primarily used for extortion.
- ShinyHunters has a notorious reputation, with previous breaches at big names like AT&T and Wattpad.
- Victims are being extorted for ransoms, with one company reportedly paying $400,000 in Bitcoin.
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