"RANSOMWARE" may be a term you haven't heard before. This type of criminal malware, which spread around the world on PCs in 2012, encrypts some or all files on a computer and holds them for ransom and cyber thieves have already made millions through such methods.
ransomware is no longer all about computers. It has evolved to now target mobile devices, specifically Androids platform , for a hacker , a pop up message is just one more way to steal money by sending fake alerts and serous warning that scare a user in to making a payments
For example on case of PCs, we have encountered malware that encrypt crucial data on a user's hard disk, asking in order to recover his/her data
Last year in November at many Hacking conference , Security researcher Mohit kumar (@Unix_root)and Android hacker Mahesh rakheja already demonstrated one of the most sophisticated Android malware called "Android malware Engine"one of it kind yet, that include the first Android malware Mobile Ransomware worm ever seen.
Last month symanticated had discovered bogus android antivirus software.dubbed Fakefender.
Fake Android application displays application displays false malware application displays a free malware detection in an effort to gain the victim's confidence and to con you into paying for software to remove the infection while this app lock you device and prevent you from using until you pay money
You won't be able to use open any new apps this app demand vary and can be anywhere between 30$ to $100
You prevent your device from this with a simple method .Never download that kind of apps which want lot's of permission before installation
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ransomware is no longer all about computers. It has evolved to now target mobile devices, specifically Androids platform , for a hacker , a pop up message is just one more way to steal money by sending fake alerts and serous warning that scare a user in to making a payments
For example on case of PCs, we have encountered malware that encrypt crucial data on a user's hard disk, asking in order to recover his/her data
Last year in November at many Hacking conference , Security researcher Mohit kumar (@Unix_root)and Android hacker Mahesh rakheja already demonstrated one of the most sophisticated Android malware called "Android malware Engine"one of it kind yet, that include the first Android malware Mobile Ransomware worm ever seen.
Last month symanticated had discovered bogus android antivirus software.dubbed Fakefender.
Fake Android application displays application displays false malware application displays a free malware detection in an effort to gain the victim's confidence and to con you into paying for software to remove the infection while this app lock you device and prevent you from using until you pay money
You won't be able to use open any new apps this app demand vary and can be anywhere between 30$ to $100
You prevent your device from this with a simple method .Never download that kind of apps which want lot's of permission before installation
