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Trojan:SymbOS/Cardtrap.AF

First posted on 21 June 2010.
Source: SecurityHome

Aliases :

There are no other names known for Trojan:SymbOS/Cardtrap.AF.

Explanation :

Also known as a trojan horse program, this is a deceptive program that performs additional actions without the user's knowledge or permission. It does not replicate.

Additional DetailsTrojan:SymbOS/Cardtrap.AF affects devices running the Symbian S60 operating system. It is distributed in a malicious SIS file named 'BlueSoft Hacking Pro.sis' and when executed, tries to disable system applications and third party products. It also installs additional malware onto the device.

Execution
On execution, Cardtrap.AF tries to disable key system applications and third party products by installing several damaged files to the phone memory.
Cardtrap.AFalso installs files from the following Symbian-based malware:
€ Trojan:SymbOS/Blankfont.A € Trojan:SymbOS/Singlejump.A
It also installs following Windows malware:
€ W32/Generic.worm!p2p
to the phone's MultiMedia (MMC) card. The worm is installed with a filename, icon and shortcut link that tries to fool the user into clicking on them.

Last update 21 June 2010

 

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