Analysis by: Echo Duan
 PLATFORM:

Android

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

  • Threat Type: Trojan

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

A new variant of this mobile malware (ANDROIDOS_SLOCKER.OPST) is known to have the same GUI as WannaCry, and are capable of encrypting files.

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size: 38446 bytes
File Type: APK
Memory Resident: Yes
Payload: Locks mobile device

NOTES:

This malware disguises itself as a system update. During installation, the user is prevented from performing any other actions.

Thirty minutes may pass before the installation transitions into the locking of the affected mobile device. The device is therefore rendered inaccessible.

Should the lock screen be shown, the malware will then notify the user to enter an iTunes code as payment for the device's remote unlocking.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine: 9.800

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