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Discovered:
- March 22, 2012
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Updated:
- March 22, 2012 2:31:38 PM
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Type:
- Trojan
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Systems Affected:
- Android
Android.Faketoken is a Trojan horse that opens a back door on the compromised device.
Android Package File
APK: santander.apk
Version: 1.0
Application Name: TokenGenerator
Permissions
When the Trojan is being installed, it requests permissions:
- Check the phone's current state.
- Access information about networks.
- Send SMS messages.
- Monitor incoming SMS messages.
- Open network connections.
- Write to external storage devices.
- Install or delete other packages.
- Read contact data.
- Start once the device has finished booting.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version March 16, 2012 revision 041
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Latest Rapid Release version February 19, 2013 revision 016
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Initial Daily Certified version March 17, 2012 revision 009
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Latest Daily Certified version March 17, 2012 revision 009
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Initial Weekly Certified release date March 28, 2012
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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: Opens a back door on the compromised device.
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Low
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Target of Infection: Android devices.
Writeup By: Branko Spasojevic
