ShinyHunters ransomware activists claimed that Alcon Inc. in Switzerland was compromised, impacting over 25 million Salesforce records containing some PII. The group issued a final deadline of 4 August 2026 before attempting to leak data, warning of ensuing digital disruptions and reputational harm. #Switzerland
Incident Details
- Victim: Alcon Inc.
- Sector: Healthcare
- Country: CH
- Actor: shinyhunters
- Source:
- Discovered: 2026-08-02T00:00:00+00:00
- Published: 2026-08-01T00:00:00+00:00
Information
- Over 25 million Salesforce records containing some PII were compromised.
- A final warning was issued to make contact by 4 August 2026 to avoid a leak.
- Several additional disruptive digital problems were threatened if no response is received.
- The message urged a timely decision to avoid becoming the next headline.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "shinyhunters". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.