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Backdoor:Android/FakeLook.A

Classification

Category:

Malware

Platform:

Android

Type:

Backdoor

Aliases:

  • FakeLook.A

Summary

FakeLook.A connects to a command and control server and collects data such as device ID, SMS messages and files from the SD card.

Removal

Technical Details

FakeLook.A avoids placing an icon on the application menu to hide its presence from the device owner. However, it can be seen listed as 'Updates' under the 'Manage applications' option in Settings.

FakeLook.A connects to a command and control server to receive further instructions. It collects information such as the device ID and SMS messages, gets files list from the SD card, and compress files before uploading them to an FTP server using the username 'ftpuser' and the password 'upload.'

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