New version of Android may prevent ramsonware attacks – SAPO Tek

The next version of the mobile operating system Android could include a way to prevent malware attacks are able to reset the PIN or password to access the smartphone, something that happens whenever a threat of ramsonware type “blocks” equipment mobile.

According to Symantec, this will not be a feature that the normal user can activate or use as you wish, but a “new condition” which prevents any application or command to use the API ‘resetPassword’ the Android for the purpose of restoration of password access to your smartphone or tablet.

the long-awaited Android Nougat will include a method that only lets you define a gender password initially, but without leaving then reset or replace this password, which makes any form of malware can likewise perform a task equivalent to this. However, the equipment where there is no PIN or password set will be exposed to threats, without this condition can be applied.

The flip side is, also according to the same source, that some applications of “disinfection” then not get to use this parameter to perform the tasks for which they are intended, as its operation is based on the same API ‘resetPassword’.

we recall what a ramsonware attack – as Android.Lockdroid.E, for example – because a smartphone: this type of malware shows an unknown origin error message and automatically reset the PIN or password that you use to advance beyond the main lock screen equipment and operating system.

Even users who can remove the threat without having to restore the system not found after way to access other areas and smartphone use screens because the infection ramsonware resets the general access password. The user will be able to access this new secret code only to proceed to the payment of a monetary amount.