India tops the list in ransomware cyberattack on Android, Linux and MacOS

One reason they believe ransomware on Android is taking off is because it’s an easy way for cybercriminals to make money instead of stealing contacts and SMS, popping ups ads or bank phishing which requires sophisticated hacking techniques. India is among the top seven countries for ransomware circulation as cyberattacks on not just Windows but on Android, Linux and MacOS systems have significantly increased this year globally, a new report has warned. Ransomware mostly targets Windows computers, but this year, SophosLabs saw an increased amount of crypto attacks on different devices and operating systems used by our customers worldwide,” said Dorka Palotay, SophosLabs Security Researcher, in a statement on Saturday. “It’s important to note that Android ransomware is mainly discovered in non-Google Play markets — another reason for users to be very cautious about where and what kinds of apps they download,” the researchers noted.