Analysis by: Veo Zhang
 THREAT SUBTYPE:

Click Fraud

 PLATFORM:

Android OS

 OVERALL RISK RATING:
 DAMAGE POTENTIAL:
 DISTRIBUTION POTENTIAL:
 REPORTED INFECTION:
 INFORMATION EXPOSURE:

  • Threat Type: Adware

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size: 571692 bytes
File Type: APK
Memory Resident: Yes
Initial Samples Received Date: 07 Aug 2013

NOTES:

This malware uses the names and icons of several popular apps on Google Play.

Upon installation, this mobile malware displays advertisements. It can also navigate the app store to install other unrelated apps

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine: 9.300
TMMS Pattern File: 1.531.00
TMMS Pattern Date: 09 Aug 2013

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