Android/Simplocker could be the first ransomware for Android
that actually encrypts files and data of your Android phone and demands a
ransom to free your data. Discovered over the weekend, this ransomware was
firstly submitted to Virus Total, by Robert Lipovsky, researcher at ESET.
Besides scanning the SD card of your Android devices for
images, videos, and documents extensions and then locking them using AES
256-bit encryption algorithm, this ransomware also sends the data of infected
Android phone to a command-and-control server, which is hosted on an anonymous
Tor network. The data that Android/Simplocker sends also consist of IMEI
number, OS version, device model, and product and hardware manufacturers.
On infecting victim’s Android device the ransomware displays
message written in Russian demanding a ransom little more than $20. Though the
researchers have not yet detected any infections, but that doesn’t lower the
risk involved. Using comprehensive Android security app like those of Norton
and Kaspersky is a good thing to do. These are tested and all-inclusive
security products you can rely on. Simply install them to stay protected, and
if problems arise reach experts and avail Kasperskytechnical support .
One good company where you can easily connect to experts is
SupportMart. Contact their experts and avail their wide range of support that
includes: PC support, Norton InternetSecurity support , OS support, virus removal support etc.
All in all, what is important to learn is that attackers are
now shifting towards Android because of the increasing popularity and big user
base of Android. Installing good security apps is one necessary thing that
every user should do quickly.
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