This is also known as a screen-lock attack and has been seen before on Android ransomware.
Cybercriminals like to exploit people when they are at their most vulnerable.
The coronavirus is no different.
These registrations have peaked significantly in the past few weeks and many of them are scams.
The domain (coronavirusapp[.
]site) and (coronavirusapp[.
]site/mobile.html) claims to have a real-time Coronavirus outbreak tracker available via an app download.
In reality, the app is equipped with ransomware.
Note: Your GPS is watched and your location is known.
If you try anything stupid your phone will be automatically erased, claims the ransomware app.
For Android Nougat devices and later versions, there is protection in place against this throw in of attack.
However, it only works if the user has set a password.
The team also has the attackers bitcoin wallet and is monitoring transactions associated with it.
Also, refrain from clicking on anything thats health-related in your email.
source: www.techworm.net
