Android users warned of a new attack of the virus-the extortioner

New encoder blocks mobile phones, demanding a ransom in bitcoins.

Experts found encoder for mobile devices based on Android, which locks the screen and demands a ransom in bitcoins.

So, the malware called DoubleLocker works on the basis of the virus, which stole the banking information of victims. However, the new virus is not interested in financial information on the device and encrypts the data and can change the PIN code of the smartphone or tablet.

The spread of dangerous software occurs under the guise of renovation or activate Adobe Flash Player on fake sites. Once on the device, DoubleLocker has the necessary permissions under the guise of inclusion about Google Play Service.

“Every time the user presses the Home button, the ransomware is activated and locks the screen of your tablet or smartphone,” — said the representative of the company ESET has detected a new kind of malware.

For the removal of the block with a gadget attackers require 0,0130 bitcoin (around RS 1800. – Ed.) threatening otherwise a day later to destroy all the data.

Previously, researchers have discovered a new virus that requires Nude pictures users.

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