LG Smart TV Infected with Android Ransomware
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An LG Smart TV owner posted a photo showing the device locked by Android Locker A ransomware, which displayed an FBI-style warning and demanded payment; the owner reported the infection likely originated from a malicious mobile app and had to work with LG to reset the TV. The article highlights that smart TVs running Android and other connected devices are susceptible to ransomware, citing prior Symantec research and the historical Android Locker family.
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