Vishing Villains: How UNC6040 is Turning IT Support into a Cybercrime Comedy
Google has exposed UNC6040, a threat cluster specializing in voice phishing, or vishing, to breach Salesforce. Their sneaky tactics involve impersonating IT support to trick employees into granting access. It’s like a cyber heist movie, but instead of stealing jewels, they’re after your data—and maybe your lunch money too.
Hot Take:
Who knew that the next front in cyber warfare would be conducted over the humble telephone? While most companies are focused on building virtual fortresses and deploying battalions of digital security tools, it seems that a well-timed phone call, a convincing IT support impersonation, and a dash of social cunning are still enough to topple the defenses of even the most tech-savvy organizations. UNC6040 is proving that when it comes to vishing, the pen—or in this case, the phone—is mightier than the firewall.
Key Points:
- Google identifies UNC6040 as a vishing threat cluster targeting Salesforce.
- UNC6040 impersonates IT support to trick employees into compromising their systems.
- They use a modified Salesforce Data Loader to access and exfiltrate data.
- Extortion attempts occur months after initial breaches, increasing pressure on victims.
- Campaigns reveal that social engineering is still a potent threat vector.