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What is ransomware exactly?

Technology is constantly evolving the intruders employ ever more sophisticated methods of stealing our money. We get messages in our mail and mobile devices with links to images or programs which "interest us" However, in actual it's viruses that can take control of the mobile device or our computer. For instance, you could make your advertisement on an advertising platform to sell a product. Within a few hours you get an SMS with an offer to trade the product you are selling for another and a link to the images of this item. In fact, if you open this link on Android device, it will download an additional program that will transfer all your money to the accounts belonging to the intruder. Another common attack technique is to mail out messages with links text and links, which encourage users to click on the link. For example, an attacker could offer you good job and you must fill out some form by clicking the link. Your mobile or computer will then be infected...