Spyware:Android/SndApps.A
Summary
SndApps.A was originally marketed as an innocuous gaming application, but it later pushes questionable services through an update.
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:
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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.
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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.
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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
SndApps.A was originally marketed as an innocuous gaming application. However, questionable services and permissions were later added into the application through an update, a practice referred to as 'Update Attack.'
After the update, SndApps.A is capable of accessing data such as carrier name, device's ID, and email addresses, and forward these data to a remote server.
Additional permissions requested through the update