Saturday, September 6, 2025

Salesforce OAuth Breach Exposes Hundreds of Companies | Why Network Visibility Matters

 


Between August 8–18, attackers weaponized stolen OAuth tokens to silently access Salesforce instances across hundreds of companies, including industry leaders like Palo Alto Networks and Google. This wasn’t brute force. 🔒 It blended into normal traffic 🛑 Bypassed logs, SIEM rules, and firewalls 📉 Result: customer data stolen, trust broken, supply chains disrupted The wake-up call? Blind trust in third-party integrations leaves you exposed. That’s why deep, continuous network visibility is no longer optional. With an Observability and Defense Platform like Plixer One, organizations can: * Analyze real-time + historical flow data * Detect anomalies like unusual Salesforce exports * Spot credential misuse from odd locations * Trace hidden lateral movement—even if logs are erased The Salesloft Drift breach proves it: reactive defenses aren’t enough. You need clarity, context, and confidence to stay ahead. What’s your take—are companies over-trusting third-party integrations? Comment below! Like | Subscribe | Stay Informed #Salesforce #Cybersecurity #PlixerOne #DataBreach #SupplyChainSecurity