Vercel Security Breach Exposes Employee Data and Customer Accounts

The tech industry is reeling after Vercel, a leading cloud development platform, fell victim to a devastating cyberattack. A hacker claiming affiliation with the notorious group ShinyHunters has begun selling stolen data, including sensitive employee information and customer account details. In an X-post, Vercel confirmed that a “security incident” had occurred, affecting only a “limited subset” of its users. The company revealed that a compromised third-party AI tool was exploited by the attackers, but did not specify which provider was involved in the breach. Vercel emphasized that it is working closely with law enforcement and security experts to investigate and mitigate the impact of the incident. As part of their efforts, Vercel has advised customers who may have been affected to take immediate action to protect their accounts and data. The breach serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing threat landscape in the tech industry and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to prevent such incidents from occurring.