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Self-Downloading Android Malware Target Users in the US, UK, and France

A malvertising campaign detected on a popular forum is forcibly downloading an Android app on users' devices, which later installs a second app with more intrusive features and which is almost impossible to remove without flashing the user's phone. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/self-downloading-android-malware-target-users-in-the-us-uk-and-france/
CertLock Trojan Blocks Security Programs by Disallowing Their Certificates

A new Trojan called CertLock blocks Windows security vendor's programs from being installed or running by blocking their certificates in Windows. This is a continuing trend where adware and unwanted program purveyors are installing protection programs to try and block users from cleaning their computers. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/certlock-trojan-blocks-security-programs-by-disallowing-their-certificates/
No Known Ransomware Works Against Windows 10 S

No currently known ransomware strain can infect Windows 10 S, said Microsoft today with the release of a new report detailing the next-get ransomware protection features the company introduced with the release of the Windows 10 Creators Update last month. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/no-known-ransomware-works-against-windows-10-s/
Game Studio Behind Witcher 3 Held for Ransom Over Stolen Files

CD Projekt Red, the Polish studio maker behind the insanely popular The Witcher 3 RPG, has suffered a data breach and now the attacker is holding the company for ransom, threatening to release stolen files if the game maker doesn't pay an undisclosed sum of money. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/game-studio-behind-witcher-3-held-for-ransom-over-stolen-files/
Researcher Wants to Protect Whistleblowers Against Hidden Printer Dots

Gabor Szathmari, a security researcher for CryptoAUSTRALIA, is working on a method of improving the security of leaked documents by removing hidden dots left behind by laser printers, which are usually used to watermark documents and track down leakers. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researcher-wants-to-protect-whistleblowers-against-hidden-printer-dots/
New Deal: 94% off the Full Stack JavaScript Bundle

Today's deal is for a course bundle with over 55 hours of training in how to program in Javascript and get started in MongoDB. This bundle is normally priced at $719, but has been discounted 94% to $38 as part of this deal. Please note that certificates of completion are not included with this deal. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-deal-94-percent-off-the-full-stack-javascript-bundle/
Spectre Ransomware May Be Coming for you Soon

A new ransomware was discovered today called Spectre that appears to be in test mode. Due to its stage in development, with a working ransomware and payment site, I decided to take a look so we are prepared for its release. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spectre-ransomware-may-be-coming-for-you-soon/
Jaff Ransomware switches to the .sVn Extension

On Wednesday, security researcher Derek Knight discovered a new Jaff campaign spewing out emails that pretend to be emails from local copy machines. These SPAM emails contain attachments that include an executable file, which encrypt a victim's files and append the .sVn extension to encrypted file names. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/jaff-ransomware-switches-to-the-svn-extension/
The Week in Ransomware - June 9th 2017 - Jaff, Spectre, and MacRansom

Another week of mostly small ransomware releases. Ultimately, this is a good thing as the vast majority of these are never released. Of biggest note is a macOS RaaS, a new Jaff variant,  and the potential for a new ransomware called Spectre. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-june-9th-2017-jaff-spectre-and-macransom/