Vercel hacked, customer data stolen via AI firm

Vercel, a popular platform for hosting web applications, has confirmed a security breach resulting in the theft of customer data. The company attributes the incident to a prior hack at Context AI, a third-party service provider. Attackers exploited the vulnerability at Context AI to compromise a Vercel employee's account, which then granted them access to sensitive customer information. This event highlights the cascading risks associated with supply chain attacks, particularly when involving AI-focused companies and their integrations.