Snowflake confirms data theft attacks on customer accounts via third-party compromise

Snowflake has confirmed that multiple customers experienced data theft following a security incident involving a third-party service provider. The company acknowledged "unusual activity" affecting customer accounts in a statement issued Wednesday. The cloud data platform provider said the attacks stemmed from compromised credentials rather than a vulnerability in Snowflake's core infrastructure. Security researchers have linked the incident to previous breaches affecting data management services connected to the platform. Affected customers have been notified and are working with Snowflake's security team to assess the scope of data exposure. The company has not disclosed the number of customers impacted or the specific data accessed. Snowflake stated it is implementing additional security measures and working with law enforcement on the investigation.