3/16/2026 · 1 min read
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Salesforce shares critical cybersecurity advice to help organizations defend against the notorious ShinyHunters extortion campaign. The article emphasizes proactive strategies to protect data and mitigate the impact of sophisticated cyber threats.
The ShinyHunters hacking group is threatening Salesforce customers, demanding payment to prevent the exposure of compromised data. This group, linked to recent Experience Cloud hacks, has given an ultimatum to businesses targeted via their Salesforce instances.
This article serves as a comprehensive guide for Salesforce Admins on the critical responsibility of user management, emphasizing profiles and permissions. It covers everything from user lifecycle management and license assignment to defining precise access levels and troubleshooting visibility issues.
Salesforce is tightening email security by enforcing domain ownership verification for any domain used to send user-authored email, enhancing trust and deliverability.