Home / malware AppDisabler.S
First posted on 01 March 2007.
Source: SecurityHomeAliases :
There are no other names known for AppDisabler.S.
Explanation :
Appdisabler.S is a malicious SIS file trojan, which tries to disable number of Symbian OS system and third party applications.
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When installed, Appdisabler.S will replace the main executable of several system and third party applications by overwriting their main executable file.
If any third party applications targeted by the trojan are installed on the device, their main executable will be overwritten, and must be reinstalled to repair the damage.
In addition to blocking some system applications, Appdisabler.S installs Cabir.I, Cabir.B, and Flexispy.A. The Cabir variants are Bluetooth worms. Flexispy.A is an application that monitors, records, and reports individual phone usage to a third party. The identity of the third party receiving the Flexispy.A data collected is unknown.
Last update 01 March 2007