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Discovered:
- July 11, 2012
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Updated:
- July 12, 2012 7:41:54 AM
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Type:
- Trojan
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Infection Length:
- Varies
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Systems Affected:
- Android
Android.Malebook is a Trojan horse for Android devices that steals information from the compromised device.
Android package file
The Trojan may arrive as one of the following APK packages:
Package name: com.couple.ebook.ydyt
Version: 2.0.2
Package name: com.couple.ebook.mlyy
Version: 2.0.2
Package name: com.couple.ebook.tgewj
Version: 2.0.2
Package name: com.couple.ebook.wsm
Version: 2.0.2
Package name: com.couple.ebook.wkz
Version: 2.0.2
One of the following icons may be displayed on the device once the application is installed:

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 potentially sensitive information.
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Releases Confidential Info: Sends potentially sensitive information to a remote location.
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Low
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Target of Infection: Android devices.
Writeup By: Zhicheng Zeng