Google disclosed a targeted attack on its Salesforce instance by the threat group UNC6040, which compromised publicly available business data. The campaign is linked to larger extortion efforts by groups associated with ShinyHunters and Scattered Spider, affecting multiple organizations. #UNC6040 #ShinyHunters
Keypoints
- Google’s Salesforce instance was targeted in a June cyberattack by threat group UNC6040.
- The hackers accessed basic business information of small and medium-sized companies.
- The attack is part of a broader campaign involving data theft and extortion linked to ShinyHunters.
- The extortion involves threatening victims with data leaks and demanding bitcoin payments.
- Recent breaches at companies like Adidas, Dior, and Pandora are believed to be related to this hacking campaign.
Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/google-discloses-salesforce-hack/