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Adult Mobile Ransomware – Daily Security Byte EP.140

September 10, 2015 By Corey Nachreiner

Ransomware like Cryptolocker and Cryptowall are already bad enough, costing victims millions in losses. It’s about to get worse… Now there’s ransomware that targets your smartphone and takes embarrassing pictures of you associated with an adult-themed app. The good news is it’s easy to avoid. Watch today’s video to learn more.

(Episode Runtime: 1:46)

Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7CdGQ5yLqI

EPISODE REFERENCES:

  • Security group finds adult-themed mobile ransomware – Zscaler
  • Article describing the porn app ransomware – BBC

— Corey Nachreiner, CISSP (@SecAdept)

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