Payback: ‘ShinyHunters’ Hacks Google via Salesforce In a recent cybersecurity incident, the notorious hacking group known as ‘ShinyHunters’ has reportedly executed a significant breach targeting Google by leveraging vulnerabilities in Salesforce. This breach adds another chapter to the ongoing saga of cyber threats plaguing major tech entities, highlighting the persistent…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Voice Phishing Attacks Target Salesforce Users: A Persistent ShinyHunters Strategy Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • August 6, 2025 Be cautious of voice phishing calls from the ShinyHunters cybercrime group. (Image: Shutterstock) In an alarming trend, technology giants Google and Cisco disclosed separate incidents of data…
Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Noma Security Raises $100 Million to Enhance AI Model Protection Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • August 1, 2025 Niv Braun, co-founder and CEO of Noma Security (Image: Noma Security) Noma Security, a startup founded by a former manager at…
Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Social Engineering Attackers Compromised US Customer Data Through Social Engineering Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks), David Perera (@daveperera) • July 28, 2025 Image: Shutterstock On July 16, a breach targeting the customer relationship management (CRM) platform utilized by Allianz Life Insurance of North America resulted in…
The luxury fashion powerhouse Louis Vuitton has disclosed a significant data breach affecting customers in the UK, South Korea, and Turkey, all traced to a singular security incident linked to the ShinyHunters extortion group. The retailer began notifying affected customers last week, initially focusing on South Korea, followed by notifications…
Data Governance, Data Security Navigating Regulatory Complexity: IT Leaders’ Path to Digital Sovereignty Rahul Neel Mani (@rneelmani) • July 3, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The European Court of Justice’s 2020 ruling in the Schrems II case invalidated the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield framework, significantly affecting personal data transfers between Europe and the…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Social Engineering Hackers Masquerading as IT Support Target Organizations Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • June 5, 2025 A sophisticated hacking tool. (Image: Shutterstock) Recent reports indicate that a hacking collective associated with attacks on British retailers is now targeting cloud service providers through voice phishing scams aimed…
Recent reports reveal that Coca-Cola and its bottling partner, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), are both under siege from distinct cyber threats. The Everest ransomware group has claimed responsibility for breaching Coca-Cola’s systems, while another group, Gehenna (also known as GHNA), alleges it has compromised significant data from CCEP’s Salesforce environment.…
A hacker known by the alias “Satanic” is claiming to have breached Magento through a third-party integration, compromising CRM data of over 700,000 users. This leak contains sensitive information such as email addresses, phone numbers, and company details from prominent organizations. The cybercriminal identified as “Satanic” has come forward to…
