Trojan:Android/AppleService.A

Classification

Category:Malware

Type:Trojan

Platform:Android

Aliases:

Trojan:Android/AppleService.A

Summary

AppleService.A connects to a remote server to forward gathered information and to download malicious applications.

Removal

You can set the F-Secure app to scan your device for viruses and other threats automatically. Once the app has completed its scan of the files on your device, you may assess any detected file or files and opt to remove it.

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

AppleService.A is distributed via a trojanized application, where it is repackaged in another application that seems legitimate. When executed, it collects user information and details on other installed application on the device. This information is then forwarded to a remote server. AppleService.A also connects to two other remote servers to download malicious applications to be installed onto the infected device.