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Discovered:
- July 6, 2011
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Updated:
- July 6, 2011 8:41:39 AM
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Also Known As:
- ANDROIDOS_SPYGOLD.A [Trend]
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Type:
- Trojan
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Infection Length:
- 5,978,987 bytes
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Systems Affected:
- Android
Android.Golddream is a Trojan horse that steals information from Android devices.
Android package file
This Trojan disguises itself on certain marketplaces as game software, but it comes bundled with a Trojan.
Installation
The Trojan then creates a service with the following name:
zjService
Credit to Dr. Jiang of NCSU.edu for finding this threat.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version July 6, 2011 revision 002
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Latest Rapid Release version February 19, 2013 revision 016
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Initial Daily Certified version July 6, 2011 revision 003
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Latest Daily Certified version April 24, 2012 revision 002
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Initial Weekly Certified release date July 6, 2011
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Damage
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Damage Level: Medium
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Payload: May download more files on to the compromised device.
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Releases Confidential Info: Steals information from Android devices.
Writeup By: Masaki Suenaga
