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LAUSD says Vice Society ransomware gang stole contractors’ SSNs

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the second-largest school district in the United States, says the Vice Society ransomware gang has stolen files containing contractors' personal information, including Social Security Numbers (SSNs). [...]
New Boldmove Linux malware used to backdoor Fortinet devices

Suspected Chinese hackers exploited a recently disclosed FortiOS SSL-VPN vulnerability as a zero-day in December, targeting a European government and an African MSP with a new custom 'BOLDMOVE' Linux and Windows malware. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-boldmove-linux-malware-used-to-backdoor-fortinet-devices/
LAUSD says Vice Society ransomware gang stole contractors’ SSNs

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the second-largest school district in the United States, says the Vice Society ransomware gang has stolen files containing contractors' personal information, including Social Security Numbers (SSNs). [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lausd-says-vice-society-ransomware-gang-stole-contractors-ssns/
Exploits released for two Samsung Galaxy App Store vulnerabilities

Two vulnerabilities in the Galaxy App Store, Samsung's official repository for its devices, could enable attackers to install any app in the Galaxy Store without the user's knowledge or to direct victims to a malicious web location. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/exploits-released-for-two-samsung-galaxy-app-store-vulnerabilities/
The Week in Ransomware - January 20th 2023 - Targeting Crypto Exchanges

There has been quite a bit of ransomware news this week, with crypto exchanges being seized for alleged money laundering and researchers providing fascinating reports on the behavior of ransomware operators. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-january-20th-2023-targeting-crypto-exchanges/
Massive ad-fraud op dismantled after hitting millions of iOS devices

A massive ad fraud operation dubbed 'Vastflux' that spoofed more than 1,700 applications from 120 publishers, mostly for iOS, has been disrupted by security researchers at cybersecurity company HUMAN. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/massive-ad-fraud-op-dismantled-after-hitting-millions-of-ios-devices/
Beware: Hackers now use OneNote attachments to spread malware

Threat actors now use OneNote attachments in phishing emails that infect victims with remote access malware which can be used to install further malware, steal passwords, or even cryptocurrency wallets. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/beware-hackers-now-use-onenote-attachments-to-spread-malware/
WhatsApp fined €5.5 million by Irish DPC for GDPR violation

The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined WhatsApp Ireland €5.5 million ($5.95M) after confirming that the communications service has violated the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/whatsapp-fined-55-million-by-irish-dpc-for-gdpr-violation/
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