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Discovered:
- May 10, 2012
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Updated:
- May 11, 2012 11:25:32 AM
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Type:
- Trojan
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Infection Length:
- Varies
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Systems Affected:
- Android
Android.Gamex is a Trojan horse for Android devices that downloads further threats.
Android package file
The Trojan may arrive as a package with the following details:
Version: 1.5.2
Name: de.mehrmannd.sdbooster
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version May 10, 2012 revision 008
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Latest Rapid Release version February 19, 2013 revision 016
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Initial Daily Certified version May 10, 2012 revision 019
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Latest Daily Certified version May 10, 2012 revision 019
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Initial Weekly Certified release date May 16, 2012
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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: Downloads other threats on to the device.
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Releases Confidential Info: Gathers the IMEI and IMSI number from the device.
Writeup By: Liang Yuan