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Hackers Amass Personal Data on 22,000 US Officials via Breached Salesforce Platform

A cybercriminal collective has assembled a database containing personal information for over 22,000 US government officials, according to cybersecurity reports. The group reportedly obtained the data through compromised Salesforce customer records and other leaks. Multiple federal agencies have acknowledged awareness of the security breach.

Massive Government Data Compilation Exposed

A hacking collective known as Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters has compiled personal data on more than 22,000 U.S. government officials, according to reports from cybersecurity journalists. The group claims to have built this extensive database by sifting through stolen Salesforce customer information obtained during a series of breaches earlier this year that targeted the platform’s corporate users.

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Corporate AI Justification for Workforce Reductions Faces Skepticism from Experts

Major corporations from Salesforce to Accenture are attributing workforce reductions to artificial intelligence implementation. Industry observers question whether AI serves as legitimate rationale or strategic scapegoat for challenging business decisions.

AI-Driven Layoffs Spark Corporate Transparency Concerns

Global corporations across multiple sectors are increasingly attributing workforce reductions to artificial intelligence implementation, according to recent reports. Companies including Salesforce and Accenture have announced significant staff cuts reportedly tied to AI efficiency gains, though industry analysts suggest the technology may be serving as convenient justification for broader organizational restructuring.