Today's Headlines and the latest #cybernews from the desk of the #CISO:
OpenSSL Vulnerability Can Be Exploited to Change Application Data
Modified Version of WhatsApp for Android Spotted Installing Triada Trojan
New iOS Zero-Click Exploit Defeats Apple 'BlastDoor' Sandbox
Ransomware gang's script shows exactly the files they're after
Scammers steal $2.3 million from small US town
Story Links:
https://www.securityweek.com/openssl-vulnerability-can-be-exploited-change-application-data
https://thehackernews.com/2021/08/modified-version-of-whatsapp-for.html
https://www.securityweek.com/new-ios-zero-click-exploit-defeats-apple-blastdoor-sandbox
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gangs-script-shows-exactly-the-files-theyre-after/
https://therecord.media/scammers-steal-2-3-million-from-small-us-town/
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