Trojan:SymbOS/Skulls.B
Summary
Skulls.B is a variant of SymbOS/Skulls.A trojan, which has similar functionality to the Skulls.A but uses different files.
Skulls.B is a malicious SIS file trojan that will replace the system applications with non-functional versions and drops SymbOS/Cabir.B worm in to the phone.
Removal
A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:
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Check for the latest database updates
First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.
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Submit a sample
After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.
Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.
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Exclude a file from further scanning
If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.
Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.
Technical Details
The Cabir dropped by Skulls.B does not activate automatically, but if user goes to the cabir icon in the phone menu and runs Cabir from there. The Cabir.B will activate and try to infect other phones.
The Original Skulls.B SIS file is named "Icons.SIS". Unlike Skulls.A, the Skulls.B variant does not show any pop-up messages during install (except the "Installation security warning - unable to verify supplier" message shown by the operating system).
The Skulls.B replaces standard application icons with generic application icon instead of skull and cross bones like Skulls.A did.
If Skulls.B is installed only the calling from the phone and answering calls works. All functions which need some system application, such as SMS and MMS messaging, web browsing and camera no longer function. And in addition of applications being disabled the phone is also infected with Cabir.B, which fortunately, is not able to activate automatically.
If you have installed Skulls.B, the most important thing is not to reboot the phone and follow the disinfection instruction in this description.
Installation to system
Like Skulls.A Skulls.B is a SIS file that installs critical System ROM binaries and Cabir.B worm into C: drive. The System ROM files are installed with exact same names and locations as in the ROM drive.
Symbian operating system has a feature which causes any file that is in C: drive replace file in ROM drive with identical name and location.
Unlike Skulls.A Skulls.B installs also other files than just Symbian ROM files, in the list of installed files there is Camtimer camera timer application from Nokia and Cabir.B worm binaries.
Spreading in: Icons.sis
Payload
Replaces built in applications with non-functional ones and installs Cabir.B worm.
If you have not enabled automatic updates on your antivirus or used any data connections lately, you can make sure you have the latest updates by selecting "Update Anti-Virus" from the Options menu.