Trojan:SymbOS/Kiazha

Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

Trojan

Platform :

SymbOS

Aliases :

Trojan:SymbOS/Kiazha

Summary

Kiazha is a trojan that operates on Symbian Series 60 2nd Edition devices.

Trojan:SymbOS/Kiazha is a trojan that attempts to ransom money from the user of the device.

It is distributed as a component of Trojan:SymbOS/MultiDropper.A.

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Technical Details

The following details describe variant Kiazha.A.

Infection

Trojan:SymbOS/Kiazha.A is a Trojan that is dropped onto compromised devices by Trojan:SymbOS/Multidropper.A.

When the trojan is installed, it creates the following files:

  • %DriveLetter%\system\data\appmab.cfg
  • %DriveLetter%\system\data\appman.exe
  • %DriveLetter%\system\data\zn1314.db
  • %DriveLetter%\system\name\name.dat
  • %DriveLetter%\system\Programs\Netqin.exe
  • %DriveLetter%\system\recogs\appmae.mdl
  • %DriveLetter%\system\recogs\Netqins.mdl
  • %DriveLetter%\system\zn1314\sq.exe

Payload

  • Sends an SMS without user permission to the number 17001002.The message will register a new QQ instant messaging account for the user.
  • Forwards SMS messages to the number defined in a data file (appmab.cgf).Messages contain information (Symbian OS version & IMEI etc.) stored in file (name.dat)
  • Deletes any sent or received SMS messages.
  • Displays the offer to fix the user's phone for a small fee.(Warning your handset is infected. Please prepare 50 juan and then contact QQ number QQ766566889)

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