Analysis by: Xingqi Ding
 PLATFORM:

Android OS

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

  • Threat Type: Adware

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

This adware may be manually installed by a user.

It displays pop-up advertisements.

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size: 124144 bytes
File Type: DEX
Memory Resident: Yes
Initial Samples Received Date: 30 May 2012

Arrival Details

This adware may be manually installed by a user.

Adware Routine

This adware displays pop-up advertisements.

Mobile Malware Routine

This adware is a file that collects the following information on an affected mobile device:

  • IMEI
  • Location Info
  • API Key
  • Network provider
  • Installed app info
  • Network infromation

NOTES:

This malware creates a shortcut icon of the advertisement site in the device's home area.

It adds a link leading to the advertisement website in the device's bookmarks. The link is titled 'Web Search'.