Trojan:SymbOS/Ankaq.A

Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

Trojan

Platform :

SymbOS

Aliases :

Ankaq.A

Summary

Ankaq.A is a program that sends out SMS messages to premium-rate numbers, and silently installs new software onto the infected device.

Removal

Based on the settings of your F-Secure security product, it will either move the file to the quarantine where it cannot spread or cause harm, or remove it.

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

Ankaq.A is a program that sends out SMS messages to premium-rate numbers, and silently installs new software onto the infected device. To avoid detection, it terminates all processes belonging to anti-virus products.