Riskware:Android/Fakeapp.variant!Online
Summary
This detection from the F-Secure Security Cloud identifies Android apps with code or behavior similar to Trojan:Android/FakeAngry. This known threat silently gathers information from the device and forwards the details to a remote location.
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
About Security Cloud
F-Secure's Security Cloud is an online service that tracks the security reputation of common programs, files and websites. If a questionable program or file is found during a scan, your F-Secure security product will send a query to the Security Cloud to get its most recent reputation rating. The product will then use that information (and if needed, further analysis) to choose whether to block, quarantine or remove the program or file.
The Security Cloud rating for the identified app indicates that it has code or behavior similar to Trojan:Android/FakeAngry.
When run, the Fakeapp program will either display only an image that makes it appear to be the desired app, or display a notification message designed to allay suspicions that the app is fake. Some Fakeapp programs are distributed bundled with other, legitimate apps.
Running the Fakeapp program will perform other potentially unwanted actions. Depending on the variant, it can:
- Download and display advertising content
- Collect and send out details of the device, such as its International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) and phone number
Variants that have more harmful behavior may be classified as trojans.
)
Protect your devices from malware with F‑Secure Total
Protecting your devices from malicious software is essential for maintaining online security. F‑Secure Total makes this easy, helping you to secure your devices in a brilliantly simple way.
- Award-winning antivirus and malware protection
- Online browsing, banking, and shopping protection
- 24/7 online identity and data breach monitoring
- Unlimited VPN service to safeguard your privacy
- Password manager with private data protection
More Support
Community
Ask questions in our Community .
User Guides
Check the user guide for instructions.
Submit a Sample
Submit a file or URL for analysis.