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FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by valentineuwakwe(op): 3:00am On Mar 25, 2020
The Federal Government on Tuesday raised the alarm over the existence of an Android- based malicious and fraudulent coronavirus Ransomware application , which claims to provide updates on COVID- 19 and infections near the user.
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, in a statement by his Special Assistant, Mr Segun Adeyemi , said the Ransomware blocks access to users’ personal data and accounts and threatens deletion , unless users pay $ 100 in Bitcoin within 48 hours .
He said the Ransomware App, detected on the website www. coronavirusapp. site, “ prompts users to download an Android App purportedly for coronavirus map tracking and heat map visuals .”
Mohammed said the development confirmed warnings against cyber criminals seeking to exploit the growing spread of the virus for nefarious gains.
The minister therefore called on the general public not to download the Ransomware App and to seek updates on the pandemic only from the appropriate authorities.
https://punchng.com/fg-alerts-nigerians-to-dangerous-computer-coronavirus/

Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by toffyz(m):
Malicious Hackers are utilizing this period to defraud people.

May God help us
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by MANNABBQGRILLS:
The Federal Government on Tuesday raised the alarm over the existence of an Android- based malicious and fraudulent coronavirus Ransomware application , which claims to provide updates on COVID- 19 and infections near the user.
Some bad people still wanna cash out and reap people off (40K per head) from what the world is going through?
Maybe they want to go spend the money in hell....perhaps!
Losers!
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, in a statement by his Special Assistant, Mr Segun Adeyemi , said the Ransomware blocks access to users’ personal data and accounts and threatens deletion , unless users pay $ 100 in Bitcoin within 48 hours .
Meanwhile, they who have ears and eyes let them listen good, instead of coming online wishing bad on other people to die.
Becareful what you wish for in life.... e fit be u ooo!
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by Dannybammz: 3:11am On Mar 25, 2020
Them dey mad... 100 dolls btc ontop wetin
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by Beremx(f): 3:12am On Mar 25, 2020
Oga we have heard

Meanwhile, go and hug Abba Kyari and wish him well. Better still, tell your boss to provide better health care hospitals because when the corona virus starts to sweep you all at Aso Rock, you all will be forced to travel out of the country

Ndi ara
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by rusher14: 3:13am On Mar 25, 2020
Beremx:
Oga we have heard

Meanwhile, go and hug Abba Kyari and wish him well. Better still, tell your boss to provide better health care hospitals because when the corona virus starts to sweep you all at Aso Rock, you all will be forced to travel out of the country

Ndi ara
You must think you have some immunity.
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by qualityovenbake(m): 3:14am On Mar 25, 2020
Some humans just like cashing out on peoples agony.
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by Cutecharlz(m): 3:15am On Mar 25, 2020
Quest to make money by all means. God help us
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by Beremx(f): 3:17am On Mar 25, 2020
rusher14:
You must think you have some immunity.
No I don’t. Do you want to give me some?

Btw, i saw a picture of Abba Kyari and Dangote sitting side by side in a wedding ceremony after he came back from Germany?

It is well
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by rusher14: 3:23am On Mar 25, 2020
Beremx:
No I don’t. Do you want to give me some?

Btw, i saw a picture of Abba Kyari and Dangote sitting side by side in a wedding ceremony after he came back from Germany?

It is well
That visited Germany doesn't mean he contracted it there though it is more probable.

As well, the average carrier transmits the virus to an average of 2.5 people.

Who is to say Dangote didnt infect Kyari by the way?
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by MyVILLAGEpeople(m): 4:26am On Mar 25, 2020
This isn't the period to scam na... Boiz suppose get sense.
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by KaideeGee(m): 5:06am On Mar 25, 2020
I would have believed it, but them again, Lai Mohammed said it...
Just my thought
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by DagobertoEli: 6:59am On Mar 25, 2020
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Some bad people still wanna cash out and reap people off from what the world is going through?
May the they want to go spend the money in hell....perhaps!
Losers!
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Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by LibertyRep: 7:13am On Mar 25, 2020
Thank you Mr. Lai
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by Chatflick(m): 7:25am On Mar 25, 2020
You don min it
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by Slawormir: 7:25am On Mar 25, 2020
Damnnnnn niggarrr
Okay
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by loadedvibes: 7:26am On Mar 25, 2020
Lol.. wahala
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by raheem1915: 7:26am On Mar 25, 2020
Mad oo
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by Hoodbilonia: 7:27am On Mar 25, 2020
E don tay
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by KINGwax007(m): 7:27am On Mar 25, 2020
Beremx:
Oga we have heard

Meanwhile, go and hug Abba Kyari and wish him well. Better still, tell your boss to provide better health care hospitals because when the corona virus starts to sweep you all at Aso Rock, you all will be forced to travel out of the country

Ndi ara
and you think you're safe?
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by lizzypro: 7:27am On Mar 25, 2020
Still buying all cards
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by wonuks(m): 7:27am On Mar 25, 2020
shocked
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by Aturitoroman: 7:27am On Mar 25, 2020
undecided
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by ndiko: 7:27am On Mar 25, 2020
Stupid people.
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by datola: 7:27am On Mar 25, 2020
Thank you FG
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by ahmemmygrey(m): 7:27am On Mar 25, 2020
wonders should never ever end
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by adecz: 7:27am On Mar 25, 2020
angry angry
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by lyriclekidd(m): 7:28am On Mar 25, 2020
Ok
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by Roozzaay(m): 7:28am On Mar 25, 2020
What a wicked and evil world we live in cry
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by Johnbosco77(m): 7:28am On Mar 25, 2020
Our own john Hopkins University.....
Re: FG Alerts Nigerians On Ransomeware Disguised As A Coronavirus Watch App by Homers123(m): 7:28am On Mar 25, 2020
I think this is the first time He will be saying something truthful.
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