New Ransomware Sends Internet History and Private Picture to Friends
A new ransomware is spreading through the Google Play Store, targeting Android mobile users. Dubbed LeakerLocker, the ransomware collects personal images, messages and browsing history. The ransomware then threatens to send all of that information to the user’s contacts if they don’t pay $50.
To evade detection of malicious functionality, the apps initially don’t contain any malicious payload and typical function like legitimate apps. But once installed by users, the apps load malicious code from its command-and-control server, which instructs them to collect a vast number of sensitive data from the victim’s phone.
The home screen is then locked to display a message with details of the data stolen and instructions on how to pay a ransom.
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