AndroidOS_FakeKSec.GCLC

April 29, 2024

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 Analysis by: Mariel Alamag

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 PLATFORM:

Android

 OVERALL RISK RATING:

 DAMAGE POTENTIAL:

 DISTRIBUTION POTENTIAL:

 REPORTED INFECTION:

 INFORMATION EXPOSURE:

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  Threat Type: Trojan Spy
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  Destructiveness: No
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  Encrypted:
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  In the wild: Yes

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size:

2353585 bytes

File Type:

APK

Memory Resident:

No

Payload:

Sends SMS to premium service, Collects system information, Steals information

Other Details

This Trojan Spy does the following:

• Disguises itself as a fake "Anshin Security" application.
• Capable of collecting SMSs, contacts, account information, and a list of installed apps
• Has the ability to modify or delete SMSs in the device database.
• Gathers device hardware information, including IMEI.
• Can send SMSs without the user’s knowledge.
• Signed by a Debug Certificate.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine:

9.800

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