Trojan:Android/Pirates
Summary
Trojan:Android/Pirates silently subscribes the device to an SMS content provider and forwards device information to remote locations.
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Technical Details
Trojan:Android/Pirates targets users in mainland China and subscribes the device to a randomly chosen SMS content provider. In addition, the malware connects to a WAP page, adds a new APN setting from a Chinese service provider and forwards the following device information to multiple remote locations:
- International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number
- International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) number
- Device model
- SDK version
- The device's user agent
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