The Rise of Mobile Ransomware: How Cybercriminals are Targeting Your Smartphone
Mobile ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to infiltrate your smartphone, encrypt your data, and demand a ransom payment for its release. Once a device is infected, users often find themselves locked out, with an intimidating message on the screen instructing them to pay a fee, usually in cryptocurrency, to regain access. Unlike traditional malware, which might silently steal data, ransomware is overt and aggressive, creating a sense of urgency and fear in its victims.