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Google Data Breach Exposes Cloud Security Vulnerabilities

8/18/2025

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Google confirmed a data breach by the ShinyHunters hacking group, compromising customer data from its Salesforce database.
The incident highlights vulnerabilities in corporate cybersecurity, especially concerning voice phishing tactics.
Other companies have experienced similar breaches, indicating a trend targeting cloud-based systems.
Google has not revealed the number of affected customers or any ransom demands from the hackers.

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Story summary

Google confirmed a data breach by the ShinyHunters hacking group, compromising customer data from its Salesforce database.
The incident highlights vulnerabilities in corporate cybersecurity, especially concerning voice phishing tactics.
Other companies have experienced similar breaches, indicating a trend targeting cloud-based systems.
Google has not revealed the number of affected customers or any ransom demands from the hackers.