Threat Descriptions

Trojan:Android/SMSHandler

Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

Trojan

Platform :

Android

Aliases :

Trojan:Android/SMSHandler, Trojan:Android/SMSHandler.A

Summary

Trojan:Android/SMSHandler silently sends SMS messages during device reboot.

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/SMSHandler.A is distributed in a package named .com.google.smshandler.. On installation, the app does not, as is customary, place an icon in the Applications list, in order to evade notice by the user.

SMSHandler sends SMS messages when the device is being rebooted.

More

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