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The Week in Ransomware - October 6th 2017 - Slowest Week in A Long Time

Since I started writing these weekly ransomware articles back in May 2016, this is the first time that we had an article with only six stories in it!  I am hoping that this means people are getting bored of ransomware and things will calm down, but I am also worried that this may be just a lull in the storm. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-october-6th-2017-slowest-week-in-a-long-time/
Malvertising Group Spreading Kovter Malware via Fake Browser Updates

A malvertising group nicknamed KovCoreG by security researchers has been using fake browser and Flash updates to trick users into installing the Kovter malware. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malvertising-group-spreading-kovter-malware-via-fake-browser-updates/
Office Depot, Best Buy Pull Kaspersky Products From Shelves

Both Office Depot and Best Buy have removed Kaspersky Lab products from shelves. The ban has been in effect since mid-September, and the two chains are offering existing Kaspersky customers replacement security software. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/office-depot-best-buy-pull-kaspersky-products-from-shelves/
New NIST and DHS Standards Get Ready to Tackle BGP Hijacks

Two US government agencies have united forces to coordinate the creation of a new set of standards aimed at securing the process of routing of information between major Internet entities, such as Internet Service Providers, hosting providers, cloud providers, educational, research, and national networks. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/new-nist-and-dhs-standards-get-ready-to-tackle-bgp-hijacks/
OxygenOS Telemetry Lets OS Maker Tie Phones to Individual Users

OxygenOS, a custom version of the Android operating system that comes installed on all OnePlus smartphones, is tracking users actions without anonymizing data, allowing OnePlus to connect each phone to its customer. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mobile/oxygenos-telemetry-lets-os-maker-tie-phones-to-individual-users/