Threat Descriptions

Trojan:Android/LoveSpy.A

Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

Trojan

Platform :

Android

Aliases :

Trojan:Android/LoveSpy.A

Summary

LoveSpy.A claims to be an anti-virus application, but is actually a spying tool that monitors call activities and sends the log to 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

LoveSpy.A is a program that claims to be an anti-virus application, but is actually a spying tool. It monitors SMS and call activities on the device and later forwards the log to a remote server. Logged information include:

  • Content of SMS
  • Date of call or SMS
  • Duration of call
  • GPS location
  • International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number
  • Name
  • Phone number
  • Type of call

Since it receives commands via SMS messages, LovaSpy.A will intercept these messages since displaying them to the user brings attention to its suspicious activities. It specifically looks for those that begin with the following strings, as they translate to certain actions:

  • SCL - send call log
  • IME - send device's IMEI number
  • REG - register device through the application
  • SML - send SMS log
  • CMB - make a call back to the sender's number
  • SYCP - send user's location
  • SYFP - send user's location

Screenshot of LoveSpy.A on a device