Threat Descriptions

Trojan:Android/RuFailedSMS.A

Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

Trojan

Platform :

Android

Aliases :

Trojan:Android/RuFailedSMS, Trojan:Android/RuFailedSMS.A

Summary

Trojan:Android/RuFailedSMS is an premium-rate SMS sending application that fails to execute its malicious routine due to a glitch in its code.

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

Trojan:Android/RuFailedSMS was found in third-party Android markets, targeting users in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan. It pretends to be the installers for a wide range of applications.

RuFailedSMS.A is designed to send SMS messages to premium-rate numbers. Due to a glitch in its code, however, RuFailedSMS fails to execute the malicious routine.

More

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