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Android.Hippo.B

First posted on 21 March 2014.
Source: Symantec

Aliases :

There are no other names known for Android.Hippo.B.

Explanation :

Android package file
The Trojan may arrive as a package with the following characteristics:

Package name: com.ku6.android.videobrowser

Permissions
When the Trojan is being installed, it requests permissions to perform the following actions:
Read,send, and create SMS messagesStart once the device has finished bootingInstall a shortcut in LauncherAccess information about networksMonitor incoming SMS messagesOpen network connectionsMount and unmount file systems for removable storageWrite to external storage devices

Installation
Once installed, the application will display an icon with letters KUB in white on a green background.




Functionality
Once executed, the Trojan may send SMS messages to premium rate numbers. It may also block incoming messages on the compromised device.

Last update 21 March 2014

 

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