Security News > 2016 > June > Ransomware targets Android smart TVs (Help Net Security)
2016-06-13 19:24
If you own a Sharp and Philips smart TV running the Android TV OS, you should know that it could be hit by FLocker, a device-locking ransomware that targets both Android-powered mobile devices and smart TVs. FLocker (short for “Frantic Locker”) has been around for a year, and its developer(s) are doing their best to keep the threat current. It’s usually delivered to victims via spam SMS or malicious links. “The latest variant of FLocker … More →
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