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Android.Appenda

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
June 28, 2012
Updated:
June 28, 2012 3:14:32 PM
Type:
Trojan
Systems Affected:
Android
Android.Appenda is a Trojan horse for Android devices that steals information and and may display advertisements on the device.

Android package file
The Trojan may arrive with one of the following package names:

APK:
  • cd.wallpaper.angelbeats.part8
  • com.abst.wall.Landscapes
  • com.abst.wall.flowers
  • com.phoneliving.talkingbabydragonfree
  • com.phoneliving.talkingdondonkeyfree
  • com.wallpaper.girls.art
  • v.volumesettings.ikkitousen.part2
  • v.volumesettings.onepiece
  • v.volumesettings.onepiece.part3
  • v.volumesettings.space.part2

Installation
Once installed, the application may display the following icons on the device:


Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version June 27, 2012 revision 008
  • Latest Rapid Release version June 27, 2012 revision 008
  • Initial Daily Certified version June 27, 2012 revision 021
  • Latest Daily Certified version June 27, 2012 revision 021
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date June 27, 2012
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: Medium
  • Releases Confidential Info: Steals information from the device.

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Zhicheng Zeng

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