#lockerpin

It is hidden in the form of an adult video or pornographic app called Porn Droid apps market through smuggling, 18+ web site or through fake torrent files.

The problem of viruses and malicious code extortion, stealing personal data are becoming increasingly painful for mobile device users. Recently the ESET security experts to detect a new malicious code has the ability to change the pin on tablets and smartphones running Android.

Experts said that the current number of devices running Android malware infection blackmail Lockerpin pin code change is increasing rapidly. It is hidden in the form of an adult video or pornographic app called Porn Droid apps market through smuggling, 18+ web site or through fake torrent files. ESET LiveGrid Statistically, the majority of infections (75%) took place in recent years are on US territory.

When installing fake updates that the user has to manually open door for viruses at home

Lockerpin using unique attack to seize the device administrator. ESET said it was the first time they encountered such strange attack. After being installed on a machine, the Trojan will attempt to secretly expand powers by showing a fake window “Install updates» («Update patch installation»). Once the user clicks on anywhere in this window, the administrator shall be appropriated trojan. After you get the necessary permissions, the malicious code will lock the smartphone or tablet, force users to enter a PIN to unlock, or spend $ 500 for a device redeem charged with “watching and storing content obscene. “

FBI warns fake ransom 500 USD

With traditional cases like trojan Adult Player can be disabled simply by booting into Safe Mode and shut down their administrative rights. But this latest malware can not apply on because the device has been locked PIN. If the user intentionally removed immediately Administrator window “Install updates” will re-appear. Also, when analyzing malicious code, security experts also found it likely disable antivirus programs available on the machine.

Once the machine has been infected with malicious code cahc Lockerpin the only one to unlock without reset to factory state is seized Root system folder and delete applications. Do trojan just spread outside the Google Play app market so you can be assured if only install applications from trusted sources.

Before that they had detected malicious programs, steal information and extortion malware on Google Play. Due to the openness of Android to control applications encounter many difficulties. Experts give advice to users is: Please pay attention not only to the application itself that they intend to install, but also pay attention to the names of application development and the source where they download apps the machine.