Android/Adware.AirPush [Threat Name] go to Threat
Android/Adware.AirPush.A [Threat Variant Name]
| Category | adware |
| Size | 236853 B |
| Detection Android db version | 3.225 |
| Aliases | Android/AirPush (AVG) |
Short description
Android/Adware.AirPush.A is an adware - an application designed for delivery of unsolicited advertisements.
Installation
The adware must be downloaded and manually installed.
The adware is usually bundled within installation packages of various legitimate software.
Information stealing
Android/Adware.AirPush.A is a adware that steals sensitive information.
The following information is collected:
- IMEI number
- name, type and device version
- user location
The adware attempts to send gathered information to a remote machine.
The adware contains a list of (4) URLs. The HTTP protocol is used.
Other information
The adware program is designed to deliver various advertisements to the user's systems.
It can prepare SMS message to send (user is prompted to send the message).
It can prepare a request for a phone call (must be executed by the user).