The most famous brand in physical security got pwned by ShinyHunters

Brinks Home, a renowned name in home and business physical security, recently disclosed unauthorized access to some of its IT systems. The intrusion, claimed by hackers under the alias ShinyHunters, targeted the company's Salesforce instance, purportedly resulting in the theft of millions of records. Despite not identifying the intruder or the affected system, Brinks Home confirmed they are diligently investigating the situation.

They assured that their products and services remain unaffected, so customers should continue to use their security tools without issue. ShinyHunters, known for their frequent Salesforce breaches, stated they obtained over 4.9 million Salesforce records from Brinks Home, which included some personal information. They threatened to leak the data and cause digital disruptions if Brinks Home did not reach out to negotiate a ransom payment by July 30.

The company's response has been vague, with no official communication available other than a LinkedIn message they did not answer. ShinyHunters, a prolific player in recent Salesforce intrusions, previously claimed to have stolen data from around 100 high-profile companies' Salesforce instances. Despite being separated from the larger Brinks brand in 2010, Brinks Home's parent company, Monitronics, has filed for bankruptcy twice since 2019, raising concerns about the company's financial management and information security.