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- Discovered:
- September 27, 2012
- Updated:
- September 27, 2012 10:19:14 AM
- Type:
- Trojan
- Systems Affected:
- Android
Android.Backapp is a Trojan horse for Android devices that steals information from the compromised device.
Android package file
The Trojan may arrive as a package with the following characteristic:
Package name: com.androidkernel.flash
Installation
The program must be installed manually. Once installed, the program does not display an icon.
Android package file
The Trojan may arrive as a package with the following characteristic:
Package name: com.androidkernel.flash
Installation
The program must be installed manually. Once installed, the program does not display an icon.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version September 27, 2012 revision 006
- Latest Rapid Release version September 27, 2012 revision 006
- Initial Daily Certified version September 27, 2012 revision 018
- Latest Daily Certified version September 27, 2012 revision 018
- Initial Weekly Certified release date October 3, 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
- Releases Confidential Info: Steals information from the device.
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Tommy Dong