Threat Descriptions

Riskware:Android/MobileTX.A

Classification

Category :

Riskware

Type :

Riskware

Platform :

Android

Aliases :

-

Summary

MobileTX.A retrieves data from a compromised device, and attempts to connect to a remote site.

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

MobileTX.A retrieves the compromised device's International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) number, and then attempts to connect to a remote site,http://[...]mobile.tx.com.cn[...].

Based on the response from the site, the application may attempt to send an SMS message containing the IMSI number to a specified number.

Permissions requested by MobileTX.A

MobileTX.A managed to forward the device's IMSI number before it crashed.