Cybersecurity Today Cyber Extortion, Ukraine's Cyber Offensive, and Chrome Trust Shake-up
Jun 6, 2025
Cyber criminals have unleashed chaos by targeting organizations with convincing fake IT support calls, leading to extortion of Salesforce data. Ukraine showcases its cyber prowess with a daring operation against Russia's aircraft manufacturer, stealing sensitive information. Meanwhile, Google Chrome is tightening security by ceasing trust in certain certificate authorities due to compliance issues. Lastly, a staggering $400 million hack at Coinbase demonstrates the simplicity of breaches, as attackers used phone cameras to exploit vulnerabilities.
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Fake IT Support Scam Technique
- Cybercriminals use fake IT support calls to trick employees into connecting malicious apps to Salesforce.
- This grants attackers direct access to steal sensitive data inside trusted environments.
Sophisticated Multi-Platform Extortion
- Attackers immediately move laterally to access multiple cloud platforms after initial breach.
- They combine stolen credentials, voice phishing, and mobile social engineering to maximize data theft.
Delayed Ransom to Increase Pressure
- Attackers delay ransom demands for months, indicating collaboration with monetization groups.
- They falsely claim links to notorious hacking groups to pressure victims further.