Cybercriminals are attacking TV sets

It turns out that not only computers and smartphones are exposed to cybercriminals. Now smart TVs can become their victims. Even a flawlessly created code may not be enough security.

Fans of the "Game of Thrones" should be vigilant, because nowadays they are most often targeted by cybercriminals. Software directed in the popular serial, can immobilize the TV sets, equipped with Android TV. Sometimes the older technology turns out to be better and safer than the "intelligent" one.

The "smart" devices are meant to serve the comfort of use, but the truth is that they often compile this comfort. Countless updates, instead of improving the system, often make it worse. Since Smart TV entered the market, now even the TV set is being attacked by malicious software and is no different from other hardware exposed to cybercriminals.

The malware in question is the old and popular FLocker, which is the terror of Android smartphones. Today, it is also a threat to users of smart televisions. It works on the same principles as in other devices attacked by a rocket scientist. At first we think that we have made the mistake that we have to pay for. Our data on the device is encrypted, which is dangerous because it involves the transfer of several 200 dollars worth of gift cards to the AppStore. No one can guarantee us that meeting the conditions for criminals will restore our safety.

FLocker has over 7 thousand versions and every day there are more and more of them. Fighting it is a Sisyphus job, especially since cybercriminals have big profits from it, so they do not want to give it up. People still don't care about protecting their data, so their devices are infected all the time.

In order to avoid becoming a victim of cybercriminals, you should avoid suspicious websites and not download any software from them. Applications should be installed from official websites and shops (Play Store). We must be careful when using technological goods and protect our data. It is also important to make backups.