Risky Bulletin

Risky Bulletin: APTeens go after Salesforce data

Jun 6, 2025
In a thrilling exploration of cybersecurity, hackers target Salesforce data, exposing risks for countless companies. The FBI dismantles the BidenCash carding forum, sending shockwaves through the cybercrime community. Meanwhile, China incentivizes hackers to target Taiwanese military systems, illustrating global tensions in cyberspace. Significant vulnerabilities are also highlighted, including malicious services on GitHub and troubling breaches in solar panel management systems, with essential patches rolling out to mitigate threats.
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ANECDOTE

Salesforce Data Breach Tactic

  • The hacking group Tractors UNC040 tricked employees into installing a fake Salesforce app to access company data.
  • The group called posing as IT staff and targeted more than 20 companies for extortion.
INSIGHT

Massive UK Tax Account Hack

  • Hackers stole £47 million from UK tax accounts, mostly via phishing-acquired credentials.
  • The fraud involved claiming refunds on compromised taxpayer accounts.
INSIGHT

Romania Blocks Spoofed Calls

  • Romania blocked international calls spoofing domestic numbers to combat fraud.
  • The measure won't stop all fraud but prevents obvious impersonation attempts.
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