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Cyberattack Threatens Data of 1 Billion Users Worldwide

10/8/2025

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Hackers claiming to be Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters threaten 1 billion records after stealing data from 39 companies, including Toyota and Disney.
Qantas suffered a June cyber-attack affecting up to 6 million customers; data reportedly includes birth dates and passport numbers.
Salesforce denies platform compromise and will not negotiate; security experts warn data could still be leaked despite claims.

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Story summary

Hackers claiming to be Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters threaten 1 billion records after stealing data from 39 companies, including Toyota and Disney.
Qantas suffered a June cyber-attack affecting up to 6 million customers; data reportedly includes birth dates and passport numbers.
Salesforce denies platform compromise and will not negotiate; security experts warn data could still be leaked despite claims.