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- Discovered:
- December 27, 2012
- Updated:
- December 27, 2012 4:18:00 PM
- Type:
- Trojan
- Systems Affected:
- Android
Android.Sysecsms 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.android.systemsecurity
APK: mms475843.apk
Version: 1.0
Name: System Service
Installation
Once installed, the application will display an icon with the text "System Service".
Android package file
The Trojan may arrive as a package with the following characteristics:
Package name: com.android.systemsecurity
APK: mms475843.apk
Version: 1.0
Name: System Service
Installation
Once installed, the application will display an icon with the text "System Service".
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version December 27, 2012 revision 007
- Latest Rapid Release version December 27, 2012 revision 007
- Initial Daily Certified version December 27, 2012 revision 019
- Latest Daily Certified version December 27, 2012 revision 019
- Initial Weekly Certified release date January 2, 2013
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: Sends SMS messages to premium-rate numbers.
- Releases Confidential Info: Steals information from the device.
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Branko Spasojevic