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Trojan:Java/Redbrowser.B

First posted on 13 October 2011.
Source: SecurityHome

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There are no other names known for Trojan:Java/Redbrowser.B.

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Trojan:Java/RedBrowser.B is a trojan that affects mobile devices with Java Platform, Micro Edition supported, that poses as a mobile-dating application.


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Trojan:Java/RedBrowser.B is a trojan that affects mobile devices with Java Platform, Micro Edition supported, that poses as a legitimate application.

Trojan:Java/RedBrowser.B may be downloaded as a standard .JAR file installer with the name 'postcard.jar', posing as a mobile-dating application.

When it runs in the background, it sends SMS messages without the user's consent, causing the infected user to incur high SMS charges. The SMS number and message is parsed from a file that is bundled with the trojan named 'ico.ico'; this file is a text file masquerading as an icon file.



Analysis by Marianne Mallen

Last update 13 October 2011

 

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