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Trojan:Android/DroidKungFu.C

Classification

Category:

Malware

Platform:

Android

Type:

Trojan

Aliases:

  • Trojan:Android/DroidKungFu.C
  • Trojan:Android/DroidKungFu.C
  • DroidKungFu
  • DroidKungFu.C

Summary

Trojan:Android/DroidKungFu.C forwards confidential details to a remote server.

Removal

Technical Details

Trojan:Android/DroidKungFu.C are distributed on unauthorized Android app sites as trojanized versions of legitimate applications.

Installation

Prior to installation, this new variant of the DroidKungFu family requests the following permissions:

Activity

Once installed, DroidKungFu.C attempts to root the phone (gain control of the system) by using exploits, including RageAgainstTheCage. These exploits are stored in the malware package and encrypted with a key.

The trojan also attempts to collect the following information from the compromised device:

  • International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI)
  • Mobile device model
  • Network operator
  • Network type
  • Operating system (OS) APIs
  • OS type
  • Information stored in the Phone memory
  • Information stored in the SD card memory

The collected information is reported to remote command and control (C&C) servers at multiple locations:

  • http://[...]search.gongfu-android.com:8511/[...]search/
  • http://[...]search.zi18.com:8511/[...]search/
  • http://[...]search.zs169.com:8511/[...]search/

More

This trojan was discovered by researchers at the North Carolina State University. For additional information, see:

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