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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/
FBI Issues Warning and Recommendations on Internet-Connected Toys

The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), a division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has issued a public service announcement about the improper security and privacy protections provided by manufacturers of Internet-connected smart toys, also known as IoT toys. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/fbi-issues-warning-and-recommendations-on-internet-connected-toys/
FedEx Says Some Damage From NotPetya Ransomware May Be Permanent

US-based and international courier delivery service FedEx admitted on Monday that some of its systems were significantly affected by the NotPetya ransomware, and some of the damage may be permanent. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fedex-says-some-damage-from-notpetya-ransomware-may-be-permanent/
Home Security System Fails at Being Secure, Opens Homes to Hacking & Burglaries

The maker of a smart home security system has failed to patch five security issues in the firmware of his product. These flaws allow an attacker to bypass authentication, take over devices, and disable alarm systems, leaving homes exposed to burglaries. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/home-security-system-fails-at-being-secure-opens-homes-to-hacking-and-burglaries/