FLocker infects Smart TVs!

by | Apr 18, 2017 | Business, Quick Skills

With so many devices connecting to the Internet in this day and age, we have to be more vigilant than ever.

For owners of Smart TV’s, be on the lookout for a ransomware known as “FLocker.” FLocker, short for “Frantic Locker,” is a lock-screen ransomware that locks your Smart TV and proceeds to demand payment to the “U.S. Cyber Police.” Initially detected by Trend Micro, back in 2015, this malware continues to spread. It can also lock your Android smartphone and take information from your device, including phone numbers, contacts, location, and other personal information.

Unfortunately, FLocker is difficult to remove. Your best option is to contact the device vendor for assistance, but even then you may not be able to get rid of it. Smart TV’s don’t generally have sophisticated anti-virus like PCs. Be careful when downloading apps from third party sites, don’t click on mysterious links, and always practice safe internet browsing as a means of first defense against malicious attacks on your technology.