Salesforce Instances Hacked via Gainsight Integrations
SecurityWeek
Actively Exploited
Summary
The ShinyHunters hackers have successfully compromised Salesforce instances through vulnerabilities in customer-managed Gainsight applications, leading to significant data theft. This incident highlights the critical need for enhanced security measures in integrations between third-party applications and major platforms like Salesforce.
Impact
Salesforce instances, Gainsight applications
In the Wild
Yes
Timeline
Newly disclosed
Remediation
Implement enhanced security protocols for Gainsight integrations, conduct thorough security audits of connected applications, and monitor for suspicious activity.