Home / malware

PDF

Trojan:AndroidOS/Fakeplayer.A

First posted on 12 August 2010.
Source: SecurityHome

Aliases :

There are no other names known for Trojan:AndroidOS/Fakeplayer.A.

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:AndroidOS/Fakeplayer.A is distributed disguised as a media player application. On installation and execution, the trojan silently sends SMS messages to Russian premium shortcode numbers.

The trojan's behavior may result in unexpectedly high usage charges for the user, but only if they are in the region of Russia or are able to successfully send SMS messages to the shortcode number.

Installation

On installation, the trojan displays the following warning dialogue, indicating that the application can (and is allowed to) send SMS messages:




Execution

On execution, the trojan displays Russian text which translates as:

€ "Wait, sought access to video library.."
Meanwhile in the background, the trojan silently sends SMS messages containing the text "798657" to premium Russian SMS shortcode numbers:

€ 3354 € 3353

Last update 12 August 2010

 

TOP