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HackTool:AndroidOS/ZergRush

First posted on 20 November 2013.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

There are no other names known for HackTool:AndroidOS/ZergRush.

Explanation :

Threat behavior

This threat exploits the CVE-2011-3874 vulnerability in Android OS.

Rooting an Android device results in gaining the highest privilege available on the device and might not be done with malicious intent. Sometimes, it might be done for purposes such as:

• Bypassing the device's manufacturer and carrier limitations.
• Running unsigned applications.
• Running an application at administrator privileges.

Analysis by Geoff McDonald

Symptoms

Alerts from your security software may be the only symptom.

Last update 20 November 2013

 

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