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AndroidOS.FakePlayer

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:
August 10, 2010
Updated:
August 11, 2010 7:19:36 AM
Also Known As:
Trojan:AndroidOS/Fakeplayer.A [F-Secure], ANDROIDOS_DROIDSMS.A [Trend]
Type:
Trojan
Infection Length:
12,927 bytes
Systems Affected:
Android
AndroidOS.FakePlayer is a Trojan horse that attempts to send premium-rate SMS messages to predetermined numbers.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version August 10, 2010 revision 050
  • Latest Rapid Release version February 19, 2013 revision 016
  • Initial Daily Certified version August 11, 2010 revision 002
  • Latest Daily Certified version August 23, 2012 revision 004
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date August 11, 2010
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Low
  • Number of Infections: 0 - 49
  • Number of Sites: 0 - 2
  • Geographical Distribution: Low
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Low
  • Payload: Sends premium-rate SMS messages

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Takashi Katsuki
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