New DroidLock malware locks Android devices and demands a ransom

Urgent Android alert as new bug 'permanently destroys' files and locks users out of phones - The Mirror

A worrying new cyber bug has been uncovered that is locking users out of their phones and demanding a ransom to stop files being deleted for good.

New DroidLock malware locks Android devices and demands a ransom

A new Android malware called DroidLock has emerged with capabilities to lock screens for ransom payments, erase data, access text messages, call logs, contacts, and audio data.

New 'DroidLock' malware demands a ransom, locks user out of device

Recently spotted malware targets Spanish-speaking Android users with a lock screen that demands a ransom and other changes that effectively render a device unusable, researchers say.

Beware Of DroidLock Malware That Hijacks Android Devices To Extort Ransom Money

The holidays may be upon us, but that isn’t slowing down threat actors. Zimperium’s zlabs research team has discovered a new piece of malware targeting Android users, dubbed DroidLock, that aims to completely hijack a device and enable the theft of login credentials or destruction of a victim’s data. As seen with other recent malware it