Hack-tool:Android!Online

Classification

Category :

Riskware

Type :

Hack-tool

Platform :

Android

Aliases :

Hack-tool:Android/Doods.[variant]!Online , Hack-tool:Android/Dsploit.[variant]!Online, Hack-tool:Android/Faceniff.[variant]!Online , Hack-tool:Android/Luckypatcher.[variant]!Online , Hack-tool:Android/Metasploit.[variant]!Online

Summary

A utility program used to gain more access to an operating system or program than is usually permitted.

Removal

Once the scan is complete, the F-Secure security product will ask if you want to uninstall the file, move it to the quarantine or keep it installed on your device.

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

About Security Cloud

F-Secure's Security Cloud is an online service that tracks the security reputation of common programs, files and websites. If a questionable program or file is found during a scan, your F-Secure security product will send a query to the Security Cloud to get its most recent reputation rating. The product will then use that information (and if needed, further analysis) to choose whether to block, quarantine or remove the program or file.

The Security Cloud rating for the identified app indicates that it is a hack-tool, or a utility program used to bypass security mechanisms such as access restrictions, copyright protection and so on. Some hack-tools (also known as software crackers or patchers) are used to modify programs to disable certain features.

While hack-tools and similar apps may be legitimately used by the device's authorized user, they are classified by security programs as riskware because in the hands of unauthorized users, they can also be used to cause damage to the user's data or the device. The legality of using a hack-tool can also vary widely depending on the laws of the country and specific details of how it is used.

If you are confident that you are aware of the risks involved in using the app and consent to its use, you may choose to keep the app installed on your device.