Trojan:Android/SMSAgent.A
Summary
SMSAgent.A appears as a game application, but silently performs malicious routines in the background.
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:
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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
SMSAgent.A appears as a game application, but silently performs malicious routines in the background. It attempts to download other potentially malicious files from a remote server and sends out SMS or MMS messages that places expensive charges on the user's bill.
SMSAgent.A's icon and requested permissions
Additionally, SMSAgent.A displays advertisements and collects the following information which are later uploaded to a remote server:
- Device ID
- IMEI number
- Network type
- Operator