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- Discovered:
- October 27, 2012
- Updated:
- October 29, 2012 9:48:32 AM
- Type:
- Trojan
- Systems Affected:
- Android
Android.Fakeguard 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 characteristics:
Package name: com.stech.stopphishing
APK:
Name: Stop Phishing!
Installation
Once installed, the application will display an icon with a red and white "No Phishing" sign with the text "Stop Phishing!" below it.
Android package file
The Trojan may arrive as a package with the following characteristics:
Package name: com.stech.stopphishing
APK:
- com.stech.stopphishing.apk
- com.stech.spamguard.apk
- com.stech.stopphishing.apk
Name: Stop Phishing!
Installation
Once installed, the application will display an icon with a red and white "No Phishing" sign with the text "Stop Phishing!" below it.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version October 27, 2012 revision 003
- Latest Rapid Release version May 23, 2013 revision 006
- Initial Daily Certified version October 27, 2012 revision 007
- Latest Daily Certified version May 23, 2013 revision 016
- Initial Weekly Certified release date October 31, 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 compromised device.
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Branko Spasojevic