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WhatsApp worm spreads.
A new malware campaign is using WhatsApp to target Windows systems, acting as both a lure and a distribution platform. In other security news, automaker Renault has confirmed a significant data breach affecting customer information. DrayTek has released a patch for a critical vulnerability in their routers that allowed for remote code execution. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued alerts regarding several vulnerabilities, including one in Meteobridge devices and others affecting industrial control systems.A newly developed phishing kit is making it easier for attackers to create convincing malicious attachments. A Catholic hospital network will pay $7.6 million to settle litigation stemming from a past data breach. FEMA has also experienced a cyber breach that exposed employee data. On a more positive note, Google is expanding Gmail's end-to-end encryption capabilities to allow business users to send encrypted emails to any recipient.Brian Vecci from Varonis discussed strategies for rapid innovation without compromising data security in the Industry Voices segment. Finally, the UK's digital identity initiative is facing questions about its necessity and adoption.