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- Discovered:
- December 4, 2012
- Updated:
- December 6, 2012 11:05:49 AM
- Type:
- Trojan
- Systems Affected:
- Android
Android.Fakelemon is a Trojan horse for Android devices that blocks certain SMS messages and may subscribe to services without the user's consent.
Android package file
The Trojan may arrive as a package with the following characteristics:
Package name: com.android.nmh.reader
Version: 1.17.10036
Installation
Once installed, the application will display an icon with Chinese characters.
Android package file
The Trojan may arrive as a package with the following characteristics:
Package name: com.android.nmh.reader
Version: 1.17.10036
Installation
Once installed, the application will display an icon with Chinese characters.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version December 4, 2012 revision 004
- Latest Rapid Release version December 4, 2012 revision 004
- Initial Daily Certified version December 4, 2012 revision 008
- Latest Daily Certified version December 4, 2012 revision 008
- Initial Weekly Certified release date December 5, 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: Sends SMS messages to a remote location.
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Daniel Xiang