ShurL0ckr Ransomware Evades Malware Detection in Google Drive, O365

Infosecurity Magazine | A new strain of Gojdue ransomware, dubbed ShurL0ckr, has been found on the dark web. The malware managed to evade being flagged by two well-known cloud platforms with built-in malware protection, Google Drive and Microsoft Office 365. ShurL0ckr is a zero-day ransomware-as-a-service that works the same way as the well-known Satan ransomware: Hackers pay a percentage to the author after generating and distributing a ransomware payload that encrypts files on disk.

Of Course A Mystery Website Attacking City-Run Broadband Was Run By an ISP. Of Course

The Register | Cable biz Fidelity Communications has been forced to admit it was behind an astroturfing campaign against a city-run fiber network in the Midwest. The campaign, titled Stop City-Funded Internet, started last month with a website and accompanying social media handles. One enterprising local was able to uncover the truth. You'll never guess how he figured it out.

If Time Is Money, What Exactly Is Data?

CSO | To an attacker, a small leaked database might be worth a fortune in cryptocurrencies. Or it might be worth as little as $5 on a dark web forum, where data and tools are abundant, trivial commodities. Even to the organizations that hold data, its value can seem ambiguous. This uncertainty around the value of data often results in organizations failing to adequately protect their data, so it’s important to take a closer look at just how much our data can actually be worth.

Google Drive Now Lets You Comment and Collaborate on Microsoft Office Files, PDFs, and Images

Venture Beat | Google revealed it was turbo-charging Google Drive to include a bunch of new features designed to appease Microsoft Office users across the spectrum. Users are now able to comment, assign tasks, and mention coworkers directly from the Drive preview pane. Collaborators don’t even have to be using G Suite to benefit from this new feature. If they open the Word document in Office on their own laptop, they will see all comments and can reply directly from there.

Microsoft Releases Its LinkedIn Resume Helper for Word

Engadget | Microsoft is now ready to polish your job applications. The company has released its LinkedIn-powered Resume Assistant for Office 365 subscribers. The AI-based helper sifts through LinkedIn profiles to find prominent examples of work experience and skill listings for your dream job, giving you some helpful tips for customizing your CV. You can also tap the ProFinder marketplace to talk to experts who can offer career advice, and search for relevant jobs without leaving Word.