- Apr 21, 2016
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An older Android ransomware is getting some new capabilities as attackers seem to be playing around with the code a bit. Android.Lockdroid.E, which has been around for about a year, is now asking victims to speak the code provided by the attackers to unlock the devices.
Folks over at Symantec warn Android users that a newly discovered Android ransomware variant comes packed with speech recognition capabilities and is now demanding victims speak the code they received.
The researchers explain that once a device is infected with Android.Lockdroid.E, the user is locked out using a SYSTEM type window before the ransom note is displayed. Written in Chinese, the note gives instructions on how to unlock the device. The note includes a QQ instant messaging ID to contact in order to receive more instructions on how to go about paying the ransom and getting your unlock code.
Read more: Android Ransomware Demands Victims Speak Code to Unlock Phone
Folks over at Symantec warn Android users that a newly discovered Android ransomware variant comes packed with speech recognition capabilities and is now demanding victims speak the code they received.
The researchers explain that once a device is infected with Android.Lockdroid.E, the user is locked out using a SYSTEM type window before the ransom note is displayed. Written in Chinese, the note gives instructions on how to unlock the device. The note includes a QQ instant messaging ID to contact in order to receive more instructions on how to go about paying the ransom and getting your unlock code.
Read more: Android Ransomware Demands Victims Speak Code to Unlock Phone
