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Safeguard your Android devices from ransomware

Ransomware is a type of malware that locks users out of their devices or encrypts their data until a ransom is paid. This form of attack has become increasingly widespread in recent years, and it has even begun to target Android devices. This certainly poses a threat to any business, so it’s important that you… Continue reading Safeguard your Android devices from ransomware

How to secure your Android devices and business from mobile ransomware

In the past few years, ransomware has become one of the most widespread and dangerous forms of malware. This type of malicious software can infect your computer, smartphone, or tablet, and hold your data hostage until you pay a ransom. If you’re not careful, your Android device could be infected with ransomware and your business… Continue reading How to secure your Android devices and business from mobile ransomware

Android ransomware: How it works and how to protect yourself from it

In recent years, ransomware has become increasingly sophisticated and widespread, infecting not just Windows PCs but also Android smartphones and tablets. If you’re concerned about the security of your Android devices and your business, read on for tips on how to protect yourself from mobile ransomware. How does mobile ransomware work? Android users may unknowingly… Continue reading Android ransomware: How it works and how to protect yourself from it

How to protect your Android device from ransomware

Over the past few years, ransomware has become increasingly widespread and sophisticated. This form of malware has even spread to Android smartphones and tablets, putting organizations that rely on mobile devices at risk of data loss and other productivity-crippling problems. Read on to learn how mobile ransomware works and how you can safeguard your Android… Continue reading How to protect your Android device from ransomware

Keep ransomware out of your Android device with these tips

More and more organizations are using mobile devices to conduct various business processes, from staying in touch with customers and partners to performing financial transactions. This fact is not lost on cybercriminals — they’re launching ransomware to get into Android devices and hold the data on these devices hostage in exchange for large sums of… Continue reading Keep ransomware out of your Android device with these tips

Mobile ransomware is coming for your Android

If malware infects your computer, it would either crash at random, display annoying ads or notifications, or slow down. An Android device that has been breached by malware will not immediately show any signs of infection, unless it’s ransomware. How does ransomware make it onto your Android device? Like its desktop equivalent, mobile ransomware needs… Continue reading Mobile ransomware is coming for your Android

Ransomware wants to get in your Android device

The increasing usage of mobile devices, specifically by businesses, will naturally entice more hackers to develop mobile ransomware. What is this form of malware, and how can you keep it from invading your Android device? How does ransomware make it onto your Android device? Like its desktop equivalent, mobile ransomware needs to be installed on… Continue reading Ransomware wants to get in your Android device

There is ransomware for Android devices

Ransomware is not just for computers anymore. Malicious software that can hold Android-running smartphones hostage is growing in number. With that in mind, here are some facts about ransomware, and how you can protect your device from it. How does ransomware make it onto your Android device? Like its desktop equivalent, mobile ransomware needs to… Continue reading There is ransomware for Android devices

Ransomware is coming to your Android

Traditional ransomware like WannaCry has been explained a thousand ways on a thousand blogs. But one thing you may not have thought about is what ransomware would be like if it infected your mobile device. Read on to learn more. How does ransomware make it onto your Android device? Like its desktop equivalent, mobile ransomware… Continue reading Ransomware is coming to your Android

Android users beware: Ransomware is coming

You are probably familiar with desktop-based ransomware like Petya, WannaCry, CryptoWall, and CryptoLocker. But mobile ransomware is an emerging trend you don’t want to learn about only after it strikes. Take a minute to read our summary of mobile ransomware and some easy prevention tips. How does ransomware make it onto your Android device? Like… Continue reading Android users beware: Ransomware is coming