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Cloud Platform Vercel Confirms Security Breach, Hackers Claim Data Theft

Web development platform Vercel was hacked by cybercriminals claiming to be ShinyHunters group, who are attempting to sell stolen employee data.

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Vercel, a major cloud development platform used for hosting and deploying web applications, confirmed it suffered a security breach after hackers claimed to have stolen company data.

A person claiming to represent ShinyHunters, a cybercriminal group previously linked to the Rockstar Games hack, posted samples of allegedly stolen information online. The leaked data includes employee names, email addresses, and activity timestamps from Vercel's systems.

The hackers are reportedly attempting to sell the stolen data, following a pattern similar to other recent high-profile breaches. ShinyHunters has been associated with several major cyberattacks targeting technology companies and gaming studios.

Vercel provides cloud infrastructure services that allow developers to build, deploy, and scale web applications. The company serves numerous businesses and developers who rely on its platform for hosting their websites and applications.

The company has acknowledged the security incident but has not yet disclosed the full scope of the breach or how many users may have been affected. The incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity challenges facing cloud service providers that handle sensitive business and user data.

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The VergeApr 19, 2026, 7:54 PM
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