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Monitoring-Tool:Android/SpyEra.A

Category:Riskware
Type:Monitoring-Tool
Platform:Android

Summary

SpyEra.A is a program that monitors and retrieves data from a compromised device.

Disinfection

F-Secure's Mobile Security product blocks installation of this program with default settings.

Additional Details

SpyEra.A is programmed to monitor and retrieve data from a compromised device. Its malicious activities are triggered when the device receives a specially crafted SMS message.

SpyEra.A places no visible icon on the application menu, but its presence is revealed with a quick look under the 'Manage applications' in Settings.




SpyEra.A as listed under 'Manage applications' (left), and the permissions it requested (right)