ANDROIDOS_FAKEID.A

August 20, 2014
 Analysis by: Simon Huang
 THREAT SUBTYPE:

Hacking/Cracking Tool

 PLATFORM:

Android

 OVERALL RISK RATING:
 DAMAGE POTENTIAL:
 DISTRIBUTION POTENTIAL:
 REPORTED INFECTION:
 INFORMATION EXPOSURE:

  • Threat Type: Trojan

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

Infection Channel:

Via app stores, Downloaded from the Internet

This is the Trend Micro detection for mobile apps that are able to exploit a vulnerability in certain Android operating systems. When exploited, the said vulnerability can allow malicious users to create apps that are similar to legitimate apps.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine:

9.700

Step 1

Remove unwanted apps on your Android mobile device

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Step 2

Trend Micro Mobile Security Solution

Trend Micro Mobile Security Personal Edition protects Android smartphones and tablets from malicious and Trojanized applications. The App Scanner is free and detects malicious and Trojanized apps as they are downloaded, while SmartSurfing blocks malicious websites using your device's Android browser.

Download and install the Trend Micro Mobile Security App via Google Play.


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