Protect Your Data: What the Latest Cyber Attack Means for You
Posted on October 15, 2025
A recent phishing attack connected to cloud software provider Salesforce has led to the exposure of personal data belonging to millions of consumers on the dark web. The breach has impacted dozens of global companies, including Qantas, IKEA, and Toyota. Salesforce is one of the most widely used CRM platforms by business in the world, so if you are a user of this platform, now is the time to check whether your data has been compromised and if so, implement your data breach response plan.
This cyber-attack highlights the ongoing risk of data breaches and serves as a critical reminder for businesses and individuals alike to stay vigilant and take proactive steps to protect their personal information.
Tips to Help Protect Your Personal Information:
For Business:
- Ensure your data is properly safeguarded
- Engage a cybersecurity professional to undertake a risk assessment to identify any gaps in security
- Re-train staff to identify risks and engage in the reporting process
- Review and update your data breach response plan and privacy policy to ensure it is up to date.
For individuals:
- Be cautious of unsolicited emails or messages, especially those requesting personal or financial details.
- Use strong, unique passwords for each of your online accounts.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever possible.
- Monitor your bank statements regularly for unusual activity.
- Avoid clicking on suspicious links or downloading attachments from unknown sources.
- Keep your devices and software up to date with the latest security patches.
Lynch Meyer Lawyers Cyber Response team can assist you to manage and minimise risk by implementing plans to respond to a cyber or data breach. Our team is experienced in providing advice in relation to cybersecurity risks, drafting response plans and assisting with cyber security resilience policies and procedures. To learn more about our Cyber Response services, contact us.
