The federal authorities have successfully taken down an extortion website operated by the ShinyHunters hacking group, which was targeting Salesforce data. ShinyHunters is known for stealing and leaking sensitive corporate data, often demanding ransom payments to prevent public exposure. This takedown marks a significant victory in the fight against cyber extortion and data breaches involving major cloud service providers like Salesforce. The operation involved coordinated efforts to disrupt the group's infrastructure and prevent further data leaks. Organizations using Salesforce and similar platforms are reminded to enhance their cybersecurity measures, including regular monitoring for unauthorized access and data exfiltration attempts. This incident highlights the growing threat of cybercriminal groups exploiting cloud services to conduct extortion and data theft, emphasizing the need for robust security frameworks and incident response strategies. The cybersecurity community continues to monitor ShinyHunters' activities and similar groups to mitigate future risks and protect sensitive information.
This Cyber News was published on www.darkreading.com. Publication date: Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:15:24 +0000