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Trojan:Android/Mseg

Classification

Category:Malware
Type:Trojan
Platform:Android
Aliases:

Trojan:Android/Mseg

Summary

Trojan:Android/Mseg silently sends SMS messages to premium-rate numbers. It also collects data from the device and forwards it to a remote server.

Removal

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  • Check for the latest database updates

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    Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.

Technical Details

Once installed, Trojan:Android/Mseg will collect the following information from the device:

  • International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number
  • Telephone number
  • Contacts details

These details are silently forwarded to a remote server.

In addition, the app silently sends SMS messages to premium-rate numbers.

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