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Human Error Exposes Security Breaches Despite AI Advances
Despite advancements in AI, human error continues to expose security breaches, as seen in a recent Salesforce supply-chain compromise where a legacy credential was exploited. A company called Klue, which integrates with Salesforce, was compromised when attackers used OAuth tokens to access customer data.
Icarus Hack Exposes Hundreds of Firms in Supply-Chain Breach
On June 11, a massive supply chain breach occurred when hackers exploited a weak link at Klue, a market intelligence provider used by over 250,000 companies worldwide, gaining access to sensitive data across hundreds of firms. The attackers used a compromised legacy credential to obtain OAuth tokens and infiltrate connected customer environments.
Klue OAuth Breach Expands as Icarus Hackers Claim Multiple Victims
Klue's CEO Jason Smith revealed that on June 12, unauthorized activity was detected in their integration infrastructure, prompting a thorough investigation with cybersecurity experts to understand the breach and support affected customers. The incident allowed hackers to steal OAuth tokens through a compromised legacy credential, impacting connections to third-party platforms like Salesforce.