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Message: <blockquote data-quote="genius_EK" data-source="post: 22379102" data-attributes="member: 327679">Android Ransomware -  DoubleLockerSystems Affected All Android Devices Threat Level High Overview Security  researchers have identified a new kind of ransomware called  DoubleLocker, which infects Android devices and encrypts the mobile  phone and modifies its PIN also. Description As  the ransomware performs a two-way action to lock the phone it is called  DoubleLocker. It encrypts all the files and changes the PIN. Hackers  demand 0.0130 bitcoins (approx. $73) as the ransom to decrypt the files  and to reset the PIN. The ransomware is being distributed as a fake  update of Adobe Flash while compromised websites are being used to  spread it.  Impact It  encrypts data using the AES encryption algorithm through “. cryeye”  extension. The encryption is highly effective, and without the  decryption key, it becomes impossible to unlock the files. The  PIN is also changed effectively by setting it to a random number.  Therefore, recovering access to the device is not possible. The PIN will  be reset after the ransom has been paid and the device will be  unlocked. Attackers give 24 hours’ deadline to the victims for payment  of ransom. Solution/ Workarounds Avoid installing apps and software from[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]untrusted third-party websites and choose reliable and authentic platforms only.If the phone is affected already, the only option victims have if they don’t want to pay ransom amount, is to run factory reset. References <a href="https://www.hackread.com/new-android-ransomware-permanently-changes-pin-demand-ransom/" target="_blank">https://www.hackread.com/new-android-ransomware-permanently-changes-pin-demand-ransom/</a> Disclaimer The information provided herein is on "as is" basis, without warranty of any kind.</blockquote>

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