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The Week in Ransomware - May 26th 2017 - AES-NI, Jaff, & Decryptors

This week was a busy with lots of little variants discussed below and a new version of the Jaff Ransomware circulating via MALSPAM. The big news is that AES-NI decided to close shop and has starting releasing the master decryption keys so people can get their files back for free. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-may-26th-2017-aes-ni-jaff-and-decryptors/
Microsoft Sues Chinese Company for Hacking Xbox Accounts

Microsoft has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese company that operates an online service that sells virtual gaming currencies, accusing the company of hacking into Xbox accounts and illegally purchasing game coins via the account owners' credit card. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-sues-chinese-company-for-hacking-xbox-accounts/
Lexmark Loses Supreme Court Case. Users Can Sell Refurbished Ink Cartridges

The US Supreme Court has ruled that a company's patent claims end after the first sale and customers can refurbish and sell old products without the threat of being sued under patent laws by the product's original manufacturer. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/lexmark-loses-supreme-court-case-users-can-sell-refurbished-ink-cartridges/
Czech Court Approves Extradition of LinkedIn Hacker but Doesn't Say to Which Country

A Czech judge ruled yesterday that Yevgeny Nikulin, a Russian national accused of crimes in both the US and Russia, can be extradited based on the current charges. The court didn't specify to which country, and the decision now rests with Czech Justice Minister Robert Pelikan. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/czech-court-approves-extradition-of-linkedin-hacker-but-doesnt-say-to-which-country/