"The hacking group appears to have exploited vulnerabilities in a system used by the Los Angeles city attorney's office, enabling the group to make off with nearly 340,000 files."
"A ransomware hacking collective called WorldLeaks, which has gained a reputation for extorting private and public entities by threatening to disclose confidential files on the internet, has claimed responsibility."
"City and LAPD officials did not comment on whether the hackers requested a ransom in return for not releasing the information - or whether the city paid one."
"In the wake of the George Floyd protests, the sources said, the city was flooded with dozens of lawsuits from protesters who had been injured by LAPD officers."
A data breach has revealed sensitive records from the Los Angeles police department and city attorney's office, with nearly 340,000 files compromised. The hacking group WorldLeaks claimed responsibility, exploiting vulnerabilities in a file-sharing system created to manage lawsuits from George Floyd protests. City officials are investigating the breach's extent and the cybersecurity failures that allowed it. The hackers' motives regarding ransom remain unclear, and they may also be linked to a previous attack on L.A. Metro.
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