Millions of computer users have been affected by the virus called ransomware, but now cybercriminals targeting smartphones
Consumers are warned against a new wave of phones capture people mobile computer viruses and released only once a fee is paid to offenders.
Known as ransomware, viruses have been used to attack personal computers in the past, but are now pulled into the mobile market, according to experts of cybersecurity.
Viruses are often sent as attachments to emails which infect an operating system once it is opened.
The device is then completely blocked and useless until a fee be paid to those responsible.
Ransomware first appeared in the United States a decade ago, when cybercriminals to infect millions of computers with virus blocking.
The user receives a message requesting the payment was made to an offshore bank account in exchange for a code that unlocks the computer.
Two years ago, millions of people in Britain were also central to block the virus demanding £ 500 to release your machine.
Cybercrime is growing at an alarming rate with experts warn that companies could cost up to £ 2,019 1.3 trillion.
Q & A
What is ransomware?
A virus that blocks a device such as a computer, tablet or smartphone and then demand a ransom to unlock it.
Where does it come from ransomware?
It first appeared in 2005 in the United States, but quickly spread around the world, as well as other so-called malware.
How to infect a computer?
The virus is usually found in an attachment to an email claiming to be something innocent. Once opened, the machine making it impossible to access or retrieve something shop there, like photos, documents, music, etc. freezes
How can you protect yourself?
Antivirus software can protect your machine, but cybercriminals are constantly working on new ways to bypass this protection.
As you expected the victims to pay?
The rescue required varies, but when there was an attack in the UK two years ago, people were charged £ 500
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