New Android Malware Locks Device Screens And Demands Ransom - Cybernoz - Cybersecurity News

Android Phones Hit By New DroidLock Malware That Locks Users Out And Demands Ransom

A new type of Android malware is being used to attack Spanish-speaking users by preventing them from accessing their devices. The malware, called DroidLock, was highlighted in new research by mobile security firm Zimperium. According to the report, attackers are using phishing websites dressed up as legitimate Android download pages to trick users into installing fake apps. What looks like a regular app actually works as a dropper, quietly loadi…

New Android Malware Locks Device Screens And Demands Ransom - Cybernoz - Cybersecurity News

A new Android malware locks device screens and demands that users pay a ransom to keep their data from being deleted. Dubbed “DroidLock” by Zimperium researchers, the Android ransomware-like malware can also “wipe devices, change PINs, intercept OTPs, and remotely control the user interface, turning an infected phone into a hostile endpoint.” The malware detected by the researchers targeted Spanish Android users via phishing sites. Based on the …

New Android Malware Locks Device Screens And Demands Ransom

A new Android malware locks device screens and demands that users pay a ransom to keep their data from being deleted. Dubbed “DroidLock” by Zimperium researchers, the Android ransomware-like malware can also “wipe devices, change PINs, intercept OTPs, and remotely control the user interface, turning an infected phone into a hostile endpoint.” The malware detected by the researchers targeted Spanish Android users via phishing sites. Based on the …