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2019-07-31 20:03
Filecoder.C Can Infect Multiple Contacts With Malicious LinksA newly discovered mobile ransomware strain called Filecoder.C is targeting Android devices through malicious links in online forums and then spreading via contact lists through SMS messages that attempt to entice others to install an app, according to research by the security firm ESET.
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