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- Discovered:
- August 1, 2012
- Updated:
- August 3, 2012 4:23:11 PM
- Type:
- Trojan
- Systems Affected:
- Android
Android.Vdloader is a Trojan horse for Android devices that opens a back door on the compromised device and steals confidential information.
Android package file
The Trojan may arrive as a package with one of the following names:
Installation
Once installed, this application will not display an icon.
Android package file
The Trojan may arrive as a package with one of the following names:
- com.boa.easy.battery.saver
- waterfall3dLive.boa.liveWPcube
- mk.boa.g6.crackyourscreen
- com.boa.ecapycsw.onetouchdrawing
- ch.boa.smalltech.battery.free
- waterfall3dLive.boa.liveWPcube
- mominis.boa.Generic_Android.Ninja_Chicken
- com.bao.progimax.airhorn.free
Installation
Once installed, this application will not display an icon.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version August 1, 2012 revision 038
- Latest Rapid Release version February 19, 2013 revision 016
- Initial Daily Certified version August 2, 2012 revision 008
- Latest Daily Certified version October 21, 2012 revision 008
- Initial Weekly Certified release date August 8, 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: Medium
- Payload: Opens a back door.
- Releases Confidential Info: Steals confidential information.
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Zhicheng Zeng