Dogspectus: Android ransomware silently installs, demands $200 iTunes gift card ransom

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Computerworld Operating Systems Apr 26, 2016 Dogspectus: Android ransomware silently installs, demands $200 iTunes gift card ransom Dogspectus is a ransomware that silently installs on Android devices, via malvertising and a Hacking Team exploit, then demands a ransom of $200 in iTunes gift cards. Read More ▶ Your Must-Read Stories • Malvertising attack infects old Android devices with ransomware • Why HTC may be the next Motorola of Android • 10 iCloud hints for busy people • Apple's emphasis on security makes ARM-powered Macs 'inevitable' • Hands on: The iPhone SE -- a classic design with modern hardware • LG G5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S7 • Got cloud skills? 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