Tag: extortion attacks
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Klue OAuth Breach Enables Icarus Extortion Attacks on Salesforce Data
A recent OAuth breach at market intelligence platform Klue has enabled a new extortion group called Icarus to steal sensitive Salesforce CRM data from multiple organizations, sparking a wave of ransom demands. Salesforce has swiftly responded by disabling the connection between Klue's Battlecards app and its platform to protect customers.
BlackFile Targets Retail, Hospitality with Extortion Attacks
Meet BlackFile, a notorious extortion group wreaking havoc on the retail and hospitality sectors with high-stakes attacks, demanding seven-figure ransoms from its victims. With a modus operandi that includes impersonation and voice-phishing, this threat actor is using pressure tactics to get what they want.