Trojan:Android/Fakeplayer.A

Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

Trojan

Platform :

Android

Aliases :

Trojan:Android/Fakeplayer.A, Trojan-SMS.androidOS.fakeplayer.a

Summary

Trojan:Android/Fakeplayer.A is distributed disguised as a media player application. On installation and execution, the trojan silently sends SMS messages to Russian premium shortcode numbers.

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.

Trojan:Android/Fakeplayer can be uninstalled with the following steps:

  • Go to Settings
  • Go to Applications
  • Go to Manage Applications
  • Select "org.me.androidapplication1"
  • Press 'uninstall' and wait

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 trojan's behavior may result in unexpectedly high usage charges for the user, but only if they are in the region of Russia or are able to successfully send SMS messages to the shortcode number.

Installation

On installation, the trojan displays the following warning dialogue, indicating that the application can (and is allowed to) send SMS messages:

Execution

On execution, the trojan displays Russian text which translates as:

  • "Wait, sought access to video library.."

Meanwhile in the background, the trojan silently sends SMS messages containing the text "798657" to premium Russian SMS shortcode numbers:

  • 3354
  • 3353

Other variants

  • Trojan:Android/FakePlayer.B
  • Trojan:Android/FakePlayer.C
  • Trojan:Android/FakePlayer.D