Android users are being warned to be on the lookout for a new type of ransomware that threatens to leak their private data to anyone in their contact book.
Dubbed LeakerLocker, the malicious software is being spread through bogus apps on the Google Play store.
Once installed, wallpaper2000.com the malware claims to have made a backup of personal images, messages, browsing history and other sensitive information.
It then threatens to forward these details to all of the user's family, friends and colleagues stored on the device, unless a ransom of $50 (£38) is paid.
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Android users are being warned to be on the lookout for a new type of ransomware that threatens to leak their private data to anyone in their contact book.
Dubbed LeakerLocker, the malicious software is being spread through bogus apps on the Google Play store (stock image)