The operation involves a malicious PPSX file that drops a custom loader for the Cobalt Strike Beacon malware. The loader employs various techniques to slow down analysis and bypass security solutions.

The Iranian threat actor known as MuddyWater has been attributed to a new command-and-control (C2) infrastructure called DarkBeatC2, becoming the latest such tool in its arsenal after SimpleHarm, MuddyC3, PhonyC2, and MuddyC2Go.

This incident is impacting online platforms, emails, and other digital services. The school district is working to restore its systems and maintain a secure online environment for students and staff.

In a statement Wednesday, School District 42 — which encompasses Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows — said 19,126 records were publicly released in a breach that was first noticed in the afternoon of January 17, 2023.

The data included full names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses or state identification numbers, health insurance information, and financial account information, the notice states.

The nature of the data that has been leaked is sensitive, as it includes the names, phone numbers, email addresses, exact location of users, their industry of work, and LinkedIn profiles.

Indian edtech platform Edureka has suffered a significant data breach, one that left names, addresses, and phone numbers of more than 2 million users unprotected for over a week.