Google confirmed that one of its cloud-stored Salesforce databases was breached, exposing its customer data. Google attributed the breach to a hacking group, ShinyHunters, known for breaking into Salesforce databases.

The group accessed a Google corporate account with Salesforce, which supplies customer relationship management services.

Google said that a cybercriminal hacking group broke into one of its own Salesforce database systems that stored information about small and medium-sized businesses. Why it matters: Even Google isn't completely resilient against the wave of social engineering attacks targeting major businesses this year.