Android/FakeAV [Threat Name] go to Threat
Android/FakeAV.B [Threat Variant Name]
| Category | trojan |
| Size | 1570098 B |
| Detection Android db version | 3.1008 |
| Aliases | Android.Fakedefender (Symantec) |
| Android:Defender-A.[Trj] (Avast) |
Short description
Android/FakeAV.B is a trojan that steals sensitive information. The trojan attempts to send gathered information to a remote machine.
Installation
The trojan must be downloaded and manually installed.
Android/FakeAV.B is a rogue antivirus.
Information stealing
Android/FakeAV.B is a trojan that steals sensitive information.
The trojan collects the following information:
- name, type and version of the device
- manufacturer of the product/hardware
- telephone number
- display resolution
- network operator name
- user location
- credit card information
The trojan attempts to send gathered information to a remote machine.
The trojan contains a list of 2 URLs. The HTTP protocol is used in the communication.
Other information
Android/FakeAV.B attempts to get root access to the device. After a certain time delay, the trojan blocks access to operating system.