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DoubleLocker ransomware: Evil offspring of dangerous Android … – TechGenix (blog)


TechGenix (blog)

DoubleLocker ransomware: Evil offspring of dangerous Android …
TechGenix (blog)
In July, researchers noticed a new banking Trojan virus that was attacking Android devices. Dubbed Android.BankBot.211.origin, the main method of distribution …

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DoubleLocker is a dangerous, yet innovative Android ransomware that changes the unlock code on your device – Firstpost

DoubleLocker is a dangerous, yet innovative Android ransomware that changes the unlock code on your device
Firstpost
Lukas Stefanko, a security researcher from ESET who discovered the malware says, "Given its banking malware roots, DoubleLocker may well be turned into what could be called ransom-bankers. Two-stage malware that first tries to wipe your bank or PayPal …

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New Android Ransomware ‘DoubleLocker’ Launched – SPAMfighter News (press release)

New Android Ransomware 'DoubleLocker' Launched
SPAMfighter News (press release)
Cyber-criminals have created one Android ransomware which not only encrypts data of the device owner but also prevents access of the hijacked device by the victim. The latter it does by altering the PIN. The ransomware known as DoubleLocker makes a …

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CERT issues DoubleLocker ransomware warning – Daily Mirror


Daily Mirror

CERT issues DoubleLocker ransomware warning
Daily Mirror
The Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT|CC) yesterday warned Android mobile users to be cautious of infecting DoubleLocker ransomware when viewing suspicious websites. Speaking to the Daily Mirror (CERT|CC) Principal Information Security …

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