Security News > 2016 > August > Pokémon GO Spam, Ransomware, On the Rise (Threatpost)
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2016-08-17 16:58
Attackers are pushing Pokémon GO-themed ransomware and SMS spam messages to entice players to visit malicious websites.
News URL
http://threatpost.com/pokemon-go-spam-ransomware-on-the-rise/119948/