Hackers claim to have stolen 1 billion Salesforce records via UK retailer attacks.
Cybercriminals linked to recent ransomware attacks on British retailers have claimed to have stolen nearly one billion records from Salesforce, targeting companies that utilize its cloud services. The hack was reportedly executed using voice phishing (vishing) tactics aimed at Salesforce clients, rather than hacking Salesforce directly. The group, called Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters, has claimed responsibility for breaching around 40 organizations, including major retailers like Marks & Spencer and Jaguar Land Rover, and has launched a dark web site disclosing their alleged victims. Salesforce has denied any compromise of its systems, asserting that its platform remains secure and unbreached. Notably, Salesforce remains one of the most prominent enterprise cloud service providers globally, with India hosting over 13,000 Salesforce employees across multiple cities like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. The company has seen a significant increase in its Indian operations, with revenue in India rising by 50% in recent years, and continues to be a leading platform for large Indian corporations such as Tata, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Mahindra & Mahindra that rely heavily on Salesforce for customer relationship management and enterprise automation.
