Hidden Tear Ransomware Targets Arabic Pokémon GO Players
It is not unlikely we will see more ransomware versions targeting Pokémon players moving forward. Since the launch of Pokémon GO, people around the world have been captivated by this mobile game. Not too long ago, the client was also released for Windows users, which only helps grow the Pokémon ecosystem. However, a new type of ransomware, called Hidden Tear, is masking itself as a Pokémon GO app for the Windows platform. Any concept of software that succeeds in gaining mainstream traction will become the target of internet criminals sooner or later. Pokémon GO is no different in that....
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