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Trojan:SymbOS/Remover.A

Name : Trojan:SymbOS/Remover.A
Category:Malware
Type:Trojan
Platform:SymbOS

Summary

Remover.A is a Trojan which attempt to remove all files from the phone on C: and E: drives.

Disinfection

Disinfection are for the cases when phone cannot start up
CAUTION! this method will remove all data on the device including calendar and phone numbers:

  • Power off the phone
  • Hold the following three buttons down - "answer call" + "*" + "3"
  • Keep holding down the buttons and power on the phone
  • Depending on the model, you will either get text that reads "formatting" or a start-up dialog that asks for the initial phone settings
  • Your phone is now formatted and can be used again

To prevent future infections, please download F-Secure Mobile Anti-Virus from here: http://f-secure.mobi.

Additional Details

Remover.A is a modified tool software.

Remover.A was originally created to remove all the user installed fonts from Nokian Series60 2nd Edition phones. Remover.A is modified from this font removing utility so it will attempt to remove all the user written files from the phone.