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Discovered:
- May 25, 2012
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Updated:
- July 4, 2012 2:22:52 PM
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Type:
- Trojan
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Infection Length:
- Varies
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Systems Affected:
- Android
Android.Mobiletx is a Trojan horse for Android devices that steals information from the compromised device. It may also send SMS messages to a premium-rate number.
Android package file
The Trojan may arrive as one of the following APK packages:
- com.tx.blog
- com.tx.chat
- com.tx.farm
- com.tx.fate
- com.tx.forum
- com.tx.gold
- com.tx.honest
- com.tx.huangdao
- com.tx.idcard
- com.tx.look
- com.tx.love
- com.tx.pet
- com.tx.photo
- com.tx.read
- com.tx.show
- com.tx.site
- com.tx.twitter
- com.tx.weather
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version May 24, 2012 revision 040
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Latest Rapid Release version May 24, 2012 revision 040
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Initial Daily Certified version May 25, 2012 revision 004
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Latest Daily Certified version May 25, 2012 revision 004
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Initial Weekly Certified release date May 30, 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: May send SMS messages to a premium-rate number.
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Releases Confidential Info: Sends personal information to a remote location.
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Low
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Target of Infection: Android devices.
Writeup By: Mario Ballano
