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Program:AndroidOS/BoxerSms.A


First posted on 23 January 2012.
Source: Microsoft

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There are no other names known for Program:AndroidOS/BoxerSms.A.

Explanation :

Program:AndroidOS/BoxerSMS.A is a program that affects mobile devices running the Android operating system. It prompts the user to send an SMS to a premium number in order to gain access to applications to download certain programs to the Android platform.


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Program:AndroidOS/BoxerSMS.A is a program that affects mobile devices running the Android operating system. It prompts the user to send an SMS to a premium number in order to gain access to applications to download certain programs to the Android platform.



Installation

On installation, it may display the following information:



Execution

Prompts the user to send an SMS message

Upon execution, Program:AndroidOS/BoxerSMS.A displays messages similar to the following:







These messages prompt the user to send an SMS message to a premium number at their expense to gain access to the download link for the application they want to install on the mobile device.

In the wild, we have observed the program being used to install the following applications:

  • Megastunt Mayhem Pro
  • Better Keyboard
  • Videocam Illusion Pro 1
  • Motorola Droid Wall 2.3.4
  • Guerrilla Bobv1.3
  • Hot Donut
  • Dream Book Sonnik 1.03
  • Asphalt 5
  • Rainbow Six
  • Angrybirds Seasons v2.0.0
  • Flying Android Live Wallpaper
  • Puddle Drops
  • Monopoly HD




Analysis by Marianne Mallen

Last update 23 January 2012

 

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