Sophisticated version of ransomware 'kidnaps' your data on Android phones - Android

Similar to the idea of paying a ransom to a kidnapper in order to get the kidnapped individual returned alive, ransomware is a type of malware that results in a bad actor demanding payment or else the victim will have his/her personal data published for all to see. Another threat demands a payment or else the victim will be blocked from accessing the data over his/her mobile device. Either way, this is digital extortion.

Ransomware evolves on mobile devices

Last Thursday, October 8th, Microsoft's 365 Defender Research Team wrote a report about the latest ...