Salesforce Under Fire: The Salesloft Drift Supply-Chain Breach

In this episode, we discuss a recent significant cyber attack where Palo Alto Networks experienced a data breach through their Salesforce environment due to a compromised SalesLoft drift integration. Throughout the discussion, we highlight why Salesforce, a crucial CRM platform for many businesses, is becoming a prime target for supply chain attackers. The hosts discuss how the breach happened, its implications, and what organizations can do to protect themselves from similar threats. They also provide insights into Salesforce’s security posture, the role of third-party integrations, and the importance of data retention policies in mitigating risks.

** Links mentioned on the show **

Palo Alto Networks data breach exposes customer info, support cases
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/palo-alto-networks-data-breach-exposes-customer-info-support-tickets/
https://www.itpro.com/security/cyber-attacks/warning-issued-to-salesforce-customers-after-hackers-stole-salesloft-drift-data

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