Analysis by: Veo Zhang
 THREAT SUBTYPE:

Rooting Tool, Hacking/Cracking Tool

 PLATFORM:

Android OS

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

  • Threat Type: Hacking Tool

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

This malware is a generic Android device root tool. Rooting allows users the ability to change system settings, run apps, and perform other privileges that are often inaccessible to normal users.

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size: 973553 bytes
File Type: APK
Memory Resident: Yes
Initial Samples Received Date: 08 Jul 2012

NOTES:
This malware is a generic Android device root tool. When users use this tool to unlock the device, warranty maybe violated.

It also puts users at risk for more potentially damaging security threats such e.g. rootkits.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine: 9.300
TMMS Pattern File: 1.263.00
TMMS Pattern Date: 09 Jul 2012

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