Trojan:Android/Binder.B

Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

Trojan

Platform :

Android

Aliases :

Trojan:Android/Binder.B

Summary

Binder.B is a Trojan that downloads and installs other applications onto a compromised device upon receiving instructions from a remote server.

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

Binder.B is a harmful program that accesses SMS messages and downloads other applications onto the compromised device. It sends out SMS messages to certain numbers for N times, and intercepts messages containing certain keywords from arriving into inbox.

Additionally, Binder.B is also instructed to download and install certain applications onto the device. These applications include:

  • com.taobao.mobile.dipei
  • com.tencent.qqpimsecure
  • com.renren.mobile.android
  • com.kandian.hdtogoapp
  • com.uc.browser
  • com.tencent.mtt

More

This malware is discussed in further detail in: Q1 2012 Mobile Threat Report (PDF).