Android Nougat protect against ransomware – Computer World

Symantec reports that doszukało in the code of Android Nougat
 changes, which were introduced in the API ResetPassword
 they are designed to protect against the harmful effects of malware
 Software ransomware.

Ransomware on Android devices can encrypt files
 or change a password lock screen. Then demands ransom. IN
 Android N malicious code will not be able to easily do this because
  External software will have access to
 change your password or lock code in ResetPassword . No less,
 if the device do not have a password or code is
 malicious code will still be able to set them up.

Ransomware is an increasingly common form of attack for hackers.
 Many times we wrote to you about a number of massive attacks. The aim is
 not just mobile devices, but also computers.

Symantec recommends that you update the software on your smartphone,
 Do not install applications from untrusted sources, check
 powers, which are demanding applications, install software
 Security and from time to time to back up important
 data.

In the video below you will see how to find lost
 Android phone:

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