Google Issues Urgent Warning After Salesforce Data Breach Affects Business Contacts

Google has issued an urgent warning to a specific subset of its users following a recent data breach impacting its Salesforce database. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, August 30, exposed a limited set of basic business contact information used to communicate with potential advertisers.

While the breach is significant, Google has clarified that critical services like Google Cloud and Gmail were not affected, and personal passwords remain secure. The compromised data primarily includes customer and company names, not sensitive personal credentials.

In response to the growing threat of AI-fueled hacking campaigns, Google is strongly recommending all users enhance their account security. The tech giant specifically advocates for the adoption of passkeys, which leverage biometric data such as fingerprints and facial scans, over traditional two-factor authentication for optimal protection against phishing and other threats.

Google emphasizes that passkeys offer superior security because they are device-specific and cannot be written down or accidentally shared with malicious actors. Users are encouraged to create passkeys for their Google Accounts to secure sensitive changes and simplify sign-ins.

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