Vercel hacked via third-party AI tool

Vercel, a popular cloud development platform, has confirmed a security incident that compromised a limited number of customer accounts. The attackers, allegedly linked to the ShinyHunters group, are attempting to sell stolen data, including employee information and activity logs. Vercel stated that the breach originated from a compromised third-party AI tool, though the specific vendor has not been identified. This incident highlights the growing cybersecurity risks associated with the integration of AI services into critical development infrastructure, potentially impacting the trust and security of cloud-based platforms.