ANDROIDOS_ARPUSH.HRXV
THREAT SUBTYPE:
Information Stealer
PLATFORM:
Android OS
OVERALL RISK RATING:
DAMAGE POTENTIAL:
DISTRIBUTION POTENTIAL:
REPORTED INFECTION:
Threat Type: Adware
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted:
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This is the Trend Micro detection for malicious apps that have information theft routines.
This adware may be manually installed by a user. It may be downloaded from app stores/third party app stores.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
File Size:
2,075,963 bytes
File Type:
APK
Memory Resident:
Yes
Initial Samples Received Date:
09 Dec 2012
Arrival Details
This adware may be manually installed by a user.
It may be downloaded from app stores/third party app stores.
NOTES:
This malware adds bookmarks to certain sites without user permission or authorization.
It aggressively pushes advertisements and notifications.
It creates shortcuts to certain sites without user permission or authorization.
It is able to gather and steal information about the device without user permission or authorization.