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The Annabelle Ransomware Is a Horrific Mess

While most ransomware is created to actually generate revenue, some developers create them to show off their "skills".  Such is the case with a new ransomware based off of the horror movie franchise Annabelle. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-annabelle-ransomware-is-a-horrific-mess/
The Many Hats Club: An InfoSec Group For All Skill Levels

The Many Hats Club is a group where members of the InfoSec community can share information, build connections, and get to know each other. This group caters to all experience levels and if you are interested in getting into InfoSec or want to have discussions with your peers, this group may be something you want to take a look at. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/editorial/security/the-many-hats-club-an-infosec-group-for-all-skill-levels/
The Market of Stolen Code-Signing Certificates Is Too Expensive for Most Hackers

There's a thriving underground market for buying and selling code-signing certificates meant to help malware pass unnoticed by security scanners, but according to new research, the prices for such certificates are too high, and only a few hackers can afford one. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-market-of-stolen-code-signing-certificates-is-too-expensive-for-most-hackers/
Bitcoin Exchange Admin Charged for Lying About Hack

US authorities have arrested a Texas man who founded two Bitcoin-related platforms that got hacked. Officials charged the on accusations of lying to Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) officials in the subsequent investigation. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-exchange-admin-charged-for-lying-about-hack/
Ad Network Uses DGA Algorithm to Bypass Ad Blockers and Deploy In-Browser Miners

An advertising network is hiding in-browser cryptocurrency miners (cryptojacking scripts) in the ads it serves on customer sites, and has been doing so since December 2017, according to revelations made over the weekend by the Qihoo 360 Netlab team. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ad-network-uses-dga-algorithm-to-bypass-ad-blockers-and-deploy-in-browser-miners/
Thanatos Ransomware Is First to Use Bitcoin Cash. Messes Up Encryption

Ransomware developers continue to release infections that are clearly not tested well and contain bugs that may make it difficult, if not impossible, for victims to recover their files. Such is the case with the new in the wild ransomware called Thanatos that has been discovered by security research MalwareHunterTeam. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/thanatos-ransomware-is-first-to-use-bitcoin-cash-messes-up-encryption/
The Rig Exploit Kit Has Forsaken Ransomware for Coinminers

The exploit kit landscape has continued its downfall started in the summer of 2016 and its leading player β€”the RIG exploit kitβ€” has stopped delivering any ransomware strains in 2018, focusing now on spreading cryptocurrency miners (coinminers) and information-stealing trojans (infostealers). [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-rig-exploit-kit-has-forsaken-ransomware-for-coinminers/