Trojan:SymbOS/Skulls.M
Summary
Skulls.M is a variant of SymbOS/Skulls.A trojan, which has similar functionality to the Skulls.A but uses different files.
Skulls.M is a malicious SIS file trojan that replaces the system applications with non-functional versions and disables third party applications that could be used to disinfect with such as FExplorer and System Explorer.
Like Skulls.A the Skulls.M replaces the application icons with it's skull icon, this time so that each replaced application has caption "Khalid"
If Skulls.M 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.
If you have installed Skulls.M, the most important thing is not to reboot the phone and follow the disinfection instruction in this description.
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
Installation to system
Like Skulls.A Skulls.M is a SIS file that installs critical System ROM binaries and Cabir.F 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.
Spreading in: X-Ray Full byDotSis.SIS
Payload
Replaces built in and third party applications with non-functional ones.