The ransomware virus that swept the world some time ago has caused great losses to many people, and this time the Honor of Kings virus has attacked many Honor of Kings players. Regarding the threat of mobile phone information, I hope everyone will remember that this is not a joke version of various ransomware viruses on the Internet before, but a virus that seriously harms your personal information. The editor of Anqu.com will bring you more detailed information. Content introduction.

360 Mobile Guard issued a security warning: This ransomware is the first file-encrypting ransomware in China. It has signs of outbreak and will threaten almost all Android-based mobile phones. Once users are infected, they may lose their money. All personal information. At present, 360 Mobile Guard has taken the lead in supporting the interception and killing of the ransomware virus. At the same time, it provides ransomware decryption tools for users infected with the ransomware virus to help affected users recover files and recover losses.

The ransomware disguises itself as "Honor of Kings Assistant" and induces users to install it

The ransomware extorts users by encrypting files

According to 360 Mobile Guard security experts, The ransomware disguises itself as an auxiliary plug-in for the most popular mobile game "Honor of Kings" to lure users to download and install it, and spreads through social platforms, game groups and other channels on PC and mobile phones. Judging from the reports of users who have been attacked by the ransomware virus, the interface of the ransomware is a high imitation of the computer version of the "Eternal Blue" ransomware virus, and its functions are consistent with the computer version. After the software is run, the user's desktop wallpaper, software name and icon will be tampered with. If the user does not decrypt within three days, the ransom will be doubled, and if the user does not decrypt within a week, all files on the phone will be deleted.

The computer version of the "Eternal Blue" ransomware with a highly imitated interface

According to reports received by 360 Mobile Guard, many users infected with this ransomware have been detected. For players of "Glory of Kings". 360 Mobile Guard security experts said criminals are using this popular mobile game to trick players into installing it in order to achieve widespread dissemination.

Currently, mobile phone security issues are very serious. Not long ago, Zhou Hongyi, chairman of 360 Company, warned that the ransomware virus might spread to mobile phones, but little did he know that criminals were moving so fast.

According to the data released by 360 Company on this year’s “511 Mobile Security Day”: ransomware has formed an industrial scale. In 2016, 360*** intercepted 170,000 new malicious program samples of ransomware on the Android platform. Judging from the amount of infections, 1.7 million mobile phones were attacked in 2016. According to statistics, the daily income of horse makers from ransomware ranges from 100 to 300 yuan. The entire industry reached a scale of tens of millions of yuan in 2016 and is continuing to spread and grow.

Analysts believe that this ransomware virus disguised as "King of Glory Assistant" is highly tempting and highly destructive, and requires a high degree of vigilance.

Warm Tips

1. Don’t download the software because of the temptation. Most ransomware will be disguised as artifacts, plug-ins, auxiliaries and various software to boost diamonds, boost likes and boost popularity. It does not have any functions, just to attract users to fall into the trap

2. When choosing the way to download applications, you should try to choose large and trusted sites, such as 360 Mobile Assistant, various software official websites, etc. Do not download from unknown sources and safe Software of unknown nature

3. It is strongly recommended that users install mobile phone security software and monitor the software installed on the mobile phone in real time, such as 360 Mobile Guard

4. Users regularly back up important data on their mobile phones. , such as address books, photos, videos, etc., to avoid huge losses once your mobile phone is infected

5. Once unfortunately, you are infected, it is recommended not to pay any fees to the blackmailer to avoid fueling the arrogance of the blackmailer. If you are arrogant, you can seek solutions from professional security personnel or manufacturers, such as downloading the "King of Glory Assistant" ransomware decryption tool released by 360 Mobile Guard.