Ransomware now also affects Android users

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Ransomware is used to attack Windows machines. However, the Black Rose Lucy family has now been adapted as ransom for Android. In this case you could easily do without PC software for mobile devices.

The Black Rose Lucy malware was discovered in 2018 and was already working as a Malware-as-a-Service (Maas) on Android devices. The latest releases also act as ransomware and can take over devices to install further malware. Also, Lucy can encrypt the files on an Android device and then display a ransom request.

History of how to prevent ransomware.

At the same time, criminals often claim to be the US FBI, which has allegedly tracked illegal pornographic material on their equipment. The user should now pay a fine of $500 to the FBI Cyber Crime Department. Interestingly, for a change, you don’t ask for money via Bitcoin, but by credit card, which is rather unusual. Currently, Ransomware is mainly distributed via links in Social Media and Messengers.

Because Lucy needs administrator privileges to be able to shift and walten, you use a trick. In a pop-up, the app warns the user that it will soon no longer be able to retrieve streaming videos and should activate a corresponding setting. But this is connected to the operating aids, which makes it possible to automate user input - which is what Lucy uses. According to security researchers at Check Point Research, Lucy often disguises herself as a video player. If you fall into the trap, you will see the message below after your data has been unsolicited.

What is ransomware decryptor.

Mobile "Ransomware" thus appears to be picking up speed and becoming more complex and aggressive. So if you think that only your desktop PC or notebook could be affected, you’re wrong. Meanwhile, criminals are also trying to attack mobile terminals. If you want to protect yourself, you can only advise not to install apps from unknown sources and be careful when sending a potentially unknown person attractive links.