Trojan:SymbOS/Appdisabler.C

Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

Trojan

Platform :

SymbOS

Aliases :

Trojan:SymbOS/Appdisabler.C, SymbOS/Appdisabler.C

Summary

Trojan:SymbOS/Appdisabler.C is a trojan that affects devices running the Symbian Series 60 operations system. On execution, the trojan disables a large number of third party applications.

Removal

Use the application manager to uninstall 6600_BRAND NEW SVEDEN MP3 PLAYER.SIS and reinstall any third party applications damaged by the trojan.

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

The trojan is distributed in a malicious SIS file named '6600_BRAND NEW SVEDEN MP3 PLAYER.SIS '.

Execution

On installation and execution, Appdisabler.C will replace the main executable of several third party applications by overwriting their main executable file. These files must be reinstalled to repair the damage.

Applications affected are:

  • AD7650
  • AnswRec
  • BlackList
  • BlueJackX
  • callcheater
  • CallManager
  • Camcoder
  • camerafx
  • ETICamcorder
  • ETIMovieAlbum
  • ETIPlayer
  • extendedrecorder
  • FaceWarp
  • FExplorer
  • FSCaller
  • Hair
  • HantroCP
  • irremote
  • Jelly
  • KPCaMain
  • Launcher
  • logoMan
  • MIDIED
  • mmp
  • Mp3Go
  • Mp3Player
  • photoacute
  • PhotoEditor
  • Photographer
  • PhotoSafe
  • PhotoSMS
  • PVPlayer
  • RallyProContest
  • realplayer
  • RingMaster
  • SmartAnswer
  • SmartMovie
  • SmsMachine
  • Sounder
  • sSaver
  • SystemExplorer
  • UltraMP3
  • UVSMStyle
  • WILDSKIN