Virus creators began attacking users, luring them to fake porn sites. About this report Forbes, citing Acronis researchers.
Experts have found a number of fake websites on the Internet that resemble popular adult websites in design and content. Their creators spread the JackFix virus through websites that lock the computer screen and force victims to pay to unlock it.
In some cases, a real but fake Windows Update interface may appear on the screen. Users can be forced to follow on-screen commands to steal their data and money. Acronis experts note that lock screen hacks and attacks have been known for at least 15 years, but distributing them through porn sites “adds an insidious touch.”
Documentation from Acronis experts says that maintaining security is easy.
“Don't click on links in emails, messages or pop-ups to adult websites,” experts advise.
Previously, MTI Security experts found a dangerous Sturus virus on Android, which has the function of reading content on smartphone screens. It turned out that this program is capable of collecting passwords, studying data from banking applications, reading correspondence and analyzing data on the phone.
