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Google shares 'Extortion email' sample that US firms may end up losing millions to
Published 8 June 2026 ยท india
Google's cybersecurity teams warn of targeted data theft campaigns by the UNC3753 threat cluster against US companies. The group uses vishing and social engineering to
Google's cybersecurity teams warn of targeted data theft campaigns by the UNC3753 threat cluster against US companies. The group uses vishing and social engineering to gain access, exfiltrate sensitive data, and then extort victims with a three-day deadline to negotiate. They threaten to leak stolen client and proprietary information, causing severe reputational and financial damage.
Published: June 8, 2026 โข 12:23 PM IST ยท Updated: June 8, 2026 โข 1:32 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Google's cybersecurity teams warn of targeted data theft campaigns by the UNC3753 threat cluster against US companies.
The group uses vishing and social engineering to gain access, exfiltrate sensitive data, and then extort victims with a three-day deadline to negotiate.
They threaten to leak stolen client and proprietary information, causing severe reputational and financial damage.