Automatic

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

Manual Removal

Monitoring-Tool:Android/DroidKungFu.C can be uninstalled by following the steps below:

Trojan:Android/DroidKungFu.C are distributed on unauthorized Android app sites as trojanized versions of legitimate applications.

Installation

Prior to installation, this new variant of the DroidKungFu family requests the following permissions:

Activity

Once installed, DroidKungFu.C attempts to root the phone (gain control of the system) by using exploits, including RageAgainstTheCage. These exploits are stored in the malware package and encrypted with a key.

The trojan also attempts to collect the following information from the compromised device:

The collected information is reported to remote command and control (C&C) servers at multiple locations:

More

This trojan was discovered by researchers at the North Carolina State University. For additional information, see: