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Discovered:
- July 11, 2012
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Updated:
- July 11, 2012 10:48:22 PM
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Type:
- Trojan
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Infection Length:
- Varies
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Systems Affected:
- Android
Android.Malhome is a Trojan horse for Android devices that steals information from the compromised device.
Android package file
The Trojan may arrive as a package with one of the following names:
APK: org.adw.launcher2, com.android.couples, com.android.couples
Version: 1.0
Installation
Once installed, the application will not display an icon.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version July 11, 2012 revision 002
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Latest Rapid Release version July 11, 2012 revision 002
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Initial Daily Certified version July 11, 2012 revision 003
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Latest Daily Certified version July 11, 2012 revision 003
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Initial Weekly Certified release date July 11, 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: Steals information.
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Releases Confidential Info: Posts IMEI and IMSI data.
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Compromises Security Settings: May kill antivirus software processes.
Writeup By: Tommy Dong
