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New DroidLock malware locks Android devices and demands a ransom (www.bleepingcomputer.com)

submitted 4 days ago by kid@sh.itjust.works to c/cybersecurity@sh.itjust.works

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[–] DemBoSain@midwest.social 12 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Android users are advised not to side-load APKs from outside Google Play unless the publisher is a trusted source.

I'm going to be upset if we learn someone at Google is behind this.

[–] Peruvian_Skies@sh.itjust.works 8 points 4 days ago

Don't worry, we won't learn that. Even though it's probably true.