Kaspersky Internet Security researchers warned the circulation of new kinds of malware that attack named SMS Blocker Russia and some Asian regions.
SMS Blocker is a variant of ransomware, forms of malware or malicious programs that require payment to fix the system or description of files that have been encrypted.
To clean the system of the victim must send a SMS to premium numbers, which is controlled by the attacker so it will drain a cost of about U.S. $ 10 (USD 91 thousand).
There are several variations of this attack, among other things continue to raise the image of porn and bring pictures to the victim pays.
Some claim that license Windows can not be used again, so had to send an SMS to reactivate.
Even some who get to send two SMS alerts.
Boris Yampolsky, malware from Kaspersky Lab researcher who revealed the SMS blockers, estimates that 500 thousand infections occurred SMS blocker.
Malicious program that uses the latest techniques and fascinating to avoid detection and removal.
This attack does not have a big impact in the U.S. because it is quite difficult to get a premium number in the U.S. to ask for money.
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SMS Blocker is a variant of ransomware, forms of malware or malicious programs that require payment to fix the system or description of files that have been encrypted.
To clean the system of the victim must send a SMS to premium numbers, which is controlled by the attacker so it will drain a cost of about U.S. $ 10 (USD 91 thousand).
There are several variations of this attack, among other things continue to raise the image of porn and bring pictures to the victim pays.
Some claim that license Windows can not be used again, so had to send an SMS to reactivate.
Even some who get to send two SMS alerts.
Boris Yampolsky, malware from Kaspersky Lab researcher who revealed the SMS blockers, estimates that 500 thousand infections occurred SMS blocker.
Malicious program that uses the latest techniques and fascinating to avoid detection and removal.
This attack does not have a big impact in the U.S. because it is quite difficult to get a premium number in the U.S. to ask for money.
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