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Trojan:Android/Fakeplayer.A

Classification

Category:

Malware

Platform:

Android

Type:

Trojan

Aliases:

  • Trojan:Android/Fakeplayer.A
  • Trojan-SMS.androidOS.fakeplayer.a

Summary

Trojan:Android/Fakeplayer.A is distributed disguised as a media player application. On installation and execution, the trojan silently sends SMS messages to Russian premium shortcode numbers.

Removal

Technical Details

The trojan's behavior may result in unexpectedly high usage charges for the user, but only if they are in the region of Russia or are able to successfully send SMS messages to the shortcode number.

Installation

On installation, the trojan displays the following warning dialogue, indicating that the application can (and is allowed to) send SMS messages:

Execution

On execution, the trojan displays Russian text which translates as:

  • "Wait, sought access to video library.."

Meanwhile in the background, the trojan silently sends SMS messages containing the text "798657" to premium Russian SMS shortcode numbers:

  • 3354
  • 3353

Other variants

  • Trojan:Android/FakePlayer.B
  • Trojan:Android/FakePlayer.C
  • Trojan:Android/FakePlayer.D

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