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Android.Smszombie

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:
August 19, 2012
Updated:
August 20, 2012 2:39:32 PM
Type:
Trojan
Systems Affected:
Android
Android.Smszombie 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 the following characteristics:

Package name:
  • android.phone.com
  • com.bntsxdn.pic
  • com.gmdcd.pic
  • com.gsjnqt1.pic
  • com.ldh.no1
  • com.lzll.pic
  • com.xqxmn18.pic
  • com.zqbb1221.pic


Installation
Once installed, the application may appear under the Live Wallpapers menu.


Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version August 19, 2012 revision 033
  • Latest Rapid Release version August 19, 2012 revision 033
  • Initial Daily Certified version August 20, 2012 revision 002
  • Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2012 revision 002
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date August 22, 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: Sijing He
Summary| Technical Details| Removal

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