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Discovered:
- August 21, 2012
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Updated:
- August 24, 2012 8:21:10 AM
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Type:
- Trojan
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Systems Affected:
- Android
Android.Adwlauncher 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: com.jnyl.lanucher2
Name: ADW.Launcher 2
Installation
Once installed, the application does not display a launch icon.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version August 22, 2012 revision 001
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Latest Rapid Release version August 28, 2012 revision 005
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Initial Daily Certified version August 22, 2012 revision 002
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Latest Daily Certified version August 28, 2012 revision 018
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Initial Weekly Certified release date August 22, 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: Sends SMS messages to a premium rate number.
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Releases Confidential Info: Steals information from the device.
Writeup By: Daniel Xiang
