Google confirms data breach after cyberattack on Salesforce database: What’s leaked

Google has confirmed that one of its Salesforce systems used for storing small and medium business contact data was briefly compromised by a cybercriminal group known as UNC6040, which uses voice phishing or “vishing”, to trick employees into handing over access to sensitive tools.

Hackers impersonated IT support staff

The attackers used a social engineering technique where they impersonated IT support staff during phone calls, convincing employees to authorise malicious software connected to their Salesforce environment. This allowed the group to…