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Discovered:
- August 3, 2012
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Updated:
- August 7, 2012 1:24:30 PM
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Type:
- Trojan
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Infection Length:
- Varies
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Systems Affected:
- Android
Android.Luckycat is a Trojan horse for Android devices that opens a back door and steals information on the compromised device.
Android package file
The Trojan may arrive as a package with one of the following names:
APK: testService.apk, AQS.apk
Version: 1.0
Name: testService
Installation
Once installed, the application will display a black icon with the text "testService".
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version August 7, 2012 revision 009
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Latest Rapid Release version February 19, 2013 revision 016
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Initial Daily Certified version August 7, 2012 revision 018
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Latest Daily Certified version August 7, 2012 revision 018
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Initial Weekly Certified release date August 8, 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: Opens a back door and steals information.
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Releases Confidential Info: Uploads files.
Writeup By: Branko Spasojevic