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PSA: Don't Open SPAM Containing Password Protected Word Docs

I wanted to alert everyone of a new malware distributing SPAM that I just received that contains a password protected Word document, which pretends to be about a payment I would be receiving shortly. As I always love free money, I had to take a look and see what I was getting for free.   [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/psa-dont-open-spam-containing-password-protected-word-docs/
Decrypted: Emsisoft Releases a Decryptor for NemucodAES Ransomware

Fabian Wosar of Emsisoft has been able to crack the decryption used by the NemucodAES ransomware so that victims can get their files back for free. This guide will walk you through using the decryptor and provide a brief explanation on the NemucodAES Ransomware. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/decrypted-emsisoft-releases-a-decryptor-for-nemucodaes-ransomware/
Vault 7: CIA Developed Android Malware That Works as an SMS Proxy

WikiLeaks published today the manual of another CIA hacking tool part of the Vault 7 leak series. This tool is referenced internally at the CIA under the name of HighRise and is an Android application for intercepting and redirecting SMS messages to a remote web server. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vault-7-cia-developed-android-malware-that-works-as-an-sms-proxy/
New Exte CryptoMix Ransomware Variant Released

A new variant of the CryptoMix Ransomware was discovered that appends the .EXTE extension to encrypted files. This articles provides a brief overview of what has changed in this new version. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-exte-cryptomix-ransomware-variant-released/
The Week in Ransomware - July 14th 2017 - NemucodAES, LeakerLocker, and More

It has been a slow week in terms of new releases, which is always a good thing. Still lots of small crapware being released that will never have much wide distribution. We also have some good news, which is the release of a NemucodAES decryptor by Emsisoft. This allows victims of this ransomware to get their files back for free. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-july-14th-2017-nemucodaes-leakerlocker-and-more/
Experts Recover AES256 Encryption Key From a PC's Electromagnetic Emissions

A team of researchers from Fox-IT and Riscure has put together a device using off-the-shelve electronic parts that deduces encryption keys using only electromagnetic emissions coming from a nearby computer. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/experts-recover-aes256-encryption-key-from-a-pcs-electromagnetic-emissions/
Damages From a Well Executed Cyber Attack Could Reach $121.4 Billion

Lloyd's of London, one of the world's largest insurers, warns that a well executed cyber attack could cause damages around to world ranging from $53.1 billion to $121.4 billion, according to a report the company released today. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/damages-from-a-well-executed-cyber-attack-could-reach-121-4-billion/