Spyware:Android/Flexispy.K

Classification

Category :

Spyware

Type :

Spyware

Platform :

Android

Aliases :

Flexispy, Flexispy.K

Summary

Spyware:Android/Flexispy.K is a commercially available monitoring program.

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

Spyware:Android/Flexispy.K is the Android version of a commercial spyware program already available on various other mobile platforms (Symbian,WinCE and iOS).

Installation

On installation, the program does not display an icon in the Applications menu. The program is only visible under the 'Manage Applications' menu under Settings, but in that location uses the name 'Mobile backup' or 'Sync Manager', with a generic icon.

Activity

When active, this program tracks the following details:

  • Phone calls
  • SMS messages
  • Internet activity
  • GPS location

The program uses services run in the background to perform these activities.

Other variants: Monitoring-Tool:Android/Flexispy.L