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- Discovered:
- June 12, 2012
- Updated:
- June 21, 2012 5:56:59 PM
- Type:
- Trojan
- Infection Length:
- Varies
- Systems Affected:
- Android
Android.Iconosis is a Trojan horse for Android devices that steals information from the compromised device.
Android package file
The Trojan may arrive as one of the following APK packages:
Package name: [APPLICATION NAME].iconosys
Title: [APPLICATION NAME]
Package name: com.iconosys.[APPLICATION NAME]
Title: [APPLICATION NAME]
Note: [APPLICATION NAME] may be one of the following:
The icon displayed on the device once the application is installed varies depending on the application.
Note: Earlier definitions may have detected this threat as Android.Iconosms.
Android package file
The Trojan may arrive as one of the following APK packages:
Package name: [APPLICATION NAME].iconosys
Title: [APPLICATION NAME]
Package name: com.iconosys.[APPLICATION NAME]
Title: [APPLICATION NAME]
Note: [APPLICATION NAME] may be one of the following:
- ChineseNewYear
- SMS Replier
- Mother's Day
The icon displayed on the device once the application is installed varies depending on the application.
Note: Earlier definitions may have detected this threat as Android.Iconosms.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version June 12, 2012 revision 005
- Latest Rapid Release version June 21, 2012 revision 003
- Initial Daily Certified version June 12, 2012 revision 019
- Latest Daily Certified version June 21, 2012 revision 018
- Initial Weekly Certified release date June 13, 2012
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
- Wild Level: Low
- Number of Infections: 0 - 49
- Number of Sites: 0 - 2
- Geographical Distribution: Low
- Threat Containment: Easy
- Removal: Easy
Damage
- Damage Level: Low
- Payload: Steals personally identifiable information (PII) from the compromised device.
- Releases Confidential Info: Sends personally identifiable information (PII) to a remote location.
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Low
- Target of Infection: Android devices.
Writeup By: Beannie Cai