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- Discovered:
- October 19, 2012
- Updated:
- October 19, 2012 9:08:48 PM
- Type:
- Trojan
- Infection Length:
- Varies
- Systems Affected:
- Android
Android.FakeLookout is a Trojan horse for Android devices that opens a back door and steals information on the compromised device.
Android package file
The Trojan may arrive as a package with the following characteristics:
Package name: com.updateszxt
Version: 1.0
Installation
Once installed, the application will display an icon with the text of "Updates". The displays the text "Lookout" and is white and green.
Android package file
The Trojan may arrive as a package with the following characteristics:
Package name: com.updateszxt
Version: 1.0
Installation
Once installed, the application will display an icon with the text of "Updates". The displays the text "Lookout" and is white and green.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version October 19, 2012 revision 007
- Latest Rapid Release version October 19, 2012 revision 007
- Initial Daily Certified version October 19, 2012 revision 022
- Latest Daily Certified version October 19, 2012 revision 022
- Initial Weekly Certified release date October 24, 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 and steals information.
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Liang Yuan