Threat Descriptions

Trojan:Android/Mania.A

Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

Trojan

Platform :

Android

Aliases :

Trojan:Android/Mania.A

Summary

Mania.A is a harmful program that pretends to perform license checking to cover up its SMS-sending activities in the background.

Removal

Once the scan is complete, the F-Secure security product will ask if you want to uninstall the file, move it to the quarantine or keep it installed on your device.

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:

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Mania.A is an SMS-sending malware that sends out messages with the content "tel" or "quiz" to the number 84242. Any reply from this number is redirected to another device to prevent the device owner from becoming suspicious.

While running, Mania.A appears to be performing license checking, but this process always fails and never seems to be completed. The license checking is a cover up for the SMS sending activities that are taking place in the background.

Mania.A pretends to perform license checking, which always fails

Mania.A is known for using the trojanization technique, where it is repackaged with another original application in order to dupe victims. Some known legitimate application that have this malware trojanized in their packages include:

  • Phone Locator Pro
  • CoPilot Live Europe
  • Setting Profile Full
  • Tasker