Kaspersky Lab specialists told us which malware has become the most
“In the first quarter of 2022, the leader of the ratingRansomware malware has not changed, it remains Pigetrl.a. After locking the device, it prompts you to enter a code, but does not provide any options for obtaining it. Moreover, the signature “No one will send you the code!” indicates that this is not a mistake by the malware author. In fact, the code is embedded in the body of the Trojan. The overwhelming number of attacks by this Trojan (94%) occurred in Russia,” said Kaspersky Lab.
There have also been scamsapplications with promises of social benefits. After downloading them, the victim goes to a fake page where they are asked to enter personal data and pay a "commission" for translation or legal services. In addition, there are fraudulent applications purporting to invest in the gas industry. Other programs can issue a user for an expensive subscription or connect to paid SMS services without his consent.