Adware:Android/Airpush

Classification

Type :

Adware

Platform :

Android

Aliases :

Adware:Android/Airpush, Adware.Airpush

Summary

Adware:Android/Airpush is an Android app that contains a third-party advertising component which displays advertising content in the device's notification panel. The module may also silently gather and forward details from the device.

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

The third-party advertising component in Adware:Android/Airpush programs displays advertising content in the device's notification panel. This behavior may be considered unwanted if the user is unaware of the presence of the module, objects to the nature of the advertising materials displayed, or finds the manner of the advertising display intrusive.

The module may also silently leak or harvest sensitive details from the device, such as its International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number, location, contacts, etc.