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Android.Riskware

Classification

Platform:

Android

Type:

Riskware

Aliases:

  • Android.Riskware.[family]

Summary

An Android app that can introduce security risks to a device, or the data stored on it, if used in an unauthorized or harmful manner.

Removal

Technical Details

An Android app may be classified as riskware if it gives more control or access to a device's operating system or stored data than is usually allowed. This includes programs such as:

  • Operating system rooting tools
  • Data packet sniffing tools
  • Remote administration software
  • Network monitoring software
  • Hack-tools

While such apps may be legitimately used by the device's authorized user or administrator, they are classified by security programs as riskware because in the hands of unauthorized users, they can also be used to cause harm.

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