AndroidOS_FakeKSec.GCLC
PLATFORM:
Android
OVERALL RISK RATING:
DAMAGE POTENTIAL:
DISTRIBUTION POTENTIAL:
REPORTED INFECTION:
INFORMATION EXPOSURE:
Threat Type: Trojan Spy
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted:
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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