A new mobile ransomware has been revealed which can target Android smartphones. It spreads via SMS. Cyber ​​Security firm ESET has said that this malware named Filcoder has become active from July 12, 2019. It is being spread through a forum like Reddit.

According to the report, ESET finds posts and comments in which hackers target users get malware downloaded in their smartphone via pornographic material. Once installed on Android smartphone, it sends text messages to everyone through the user's contact list.

This version of Android / Filecoder.C is supported by Adult Content. Victim sends the message to everyone by accessing the contact list with the smartphone. After sending the text, Filecoder.C locks the phone by encrypting the phone and thus the phone is not worth the use. After this, users are asked to get a ransom for access to their own phones. The transaction is done through Bitcoin.

After blocking the user's access, this app claims that it will be deleted from mobile 72 hours. According to a report from Welivesecurity, Filecoder.C uses a fairly complex encryption method, which is difficult to crack. It can not be solved even by removing ransomware.

By taking some precautions, you can save your smartphone or computer with such kind of ransomware. According to this security agency, the fake text comes from the name of Filecoder.C. If you carefully look at these texts then they seem different. Do not click on links with any such APK. Apart from this, it is important to first verify the link before clicking any unknown link.