T1471 Data Encrypted for Impact

Mobile

An adversary may encrypt files stored on a mobile device to prevent the user from accessing them. This may be done in order to extract monetary compensation from a victim in exchange for decryption or a decryption key (ransomware) or to render data permanently inaccessible in cases where the key is not saved or transmitted.

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platforms

Platforms this applies to.

Android
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software (3)

Malware and tools associated with this.

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source

Where this definition is published.