ANDROIDOS_ADWAIRPUSH.CDE
PLATFORM:
Android OS
OVERALL RISK RATING:
DAMAGE POTENTIAL:
DISTRIBUTION POTENTIAL:
REPORTED INFECTION:
Threat Type: Adware
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted:
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This adware may be manually installed by a user.
It displays pop-up advertisements.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
File Size:
124144 bytes
File Type:
DEX
Memory Resident:
Yes
Initial Samples Received Date:
30 May 2012
Arrival Details
This adware may be manually installed by a user.
Adware Routine
This adware displays pop-up advertisements.
Mobile Malware Routine
This adware is a file that collects the following information on an affected mobile device:
- IMEI
- Location Info
- API Key
- Network provider
- Installed app info
- Network infromation
NOTES:
This malware creates a shortcut icon of the advertisement site in the device's home area.
It adds a link leading to the advertisement website in the device's bookmarks. The link is titled 'Web Search'.