Android/Spy.SmsSpy [Threat Name] go to Threat
Android/Spy.SmsSpy.C [Threat Variant Name]
| Category | trojan |
| Size | 172405 B |
| Detection created | Apr 11, 2013 |
| Detection database version | 8218 |
| Detection Android db version | 3.853 |
| Aliases | Android.Fakeguard (Symantec) |
| Android.SmsSpy.16.origin (Dr.Web) |
Short description
Android/Spy.SmsSpy.C is a trojan that steals sensitive information. The trojan attempts to send the found files to a remote machine.
Installation
The trojan must be downloaded and manually installed.
The trojan disguises itself as the application.
Some examples follow.
Information stealing
Android/Spy.SmsSpy.C is a trojan that steals sensitive information.
The following information is collected:
- telephone number
- incoming SMS messages
The trojan attempts to send gathered information to a remote machine.
The trojan contains a URL address. The HTTP protocol is used.