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Android.FakeLookout

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:
October 19, 2012
Updated:
October 19, 2012 9:08:48 PM
Type:
Trojan
Infection Length:
Varies
Systems Affected:
Android
Android.FakeLookout 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 the following characteristics:

Package name: com.updateszxt
Version: 1.0

Installation
Once installed, the application will display an icon with the text of "Updates". The displays the text "Lookout" and is white and green.


Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version October 19, 2012 revision 007
  • Latest Rapid Release version October 19, 2012 revision 007
  • Initial Daily Certified version October 19, 2012 revision 022
  • Latest Daily Certified version October 19, 2012 revision 022
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date October 24, 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
  • Payload: Opens a back door and steals information.

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Liang Yuan
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