It?s not uncommon for malware to have capabilities that protects itself. This usually consists of routines that help keep it hidden. One particular mobile malware caught our attention with its unique combination that makes its attack stealthy, and it has the capability to locks a user?s device. A similar routine was reported previously in our entry on Operation Emmental in terms of locking the victim?s phone. However, this new malware does so as a failsafe and without the use of external commands.
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