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Trojan:Android/Placsms.A

Classification

Category:

Malware

Platform:

Android

Type:

Trojan

Aliases:

  • Placsms.A

Summary

Placsms.A collects device information and forwards the details to a remote server.

Removal

Technical Details

Placsms.A appears as 'sp_pay' on the application menu. During the installation process, it requests for permissions that will allow it to access internet, SMS messages, SD card contents, and the device's system.

Placsms.A's icon and requested permissions

NOTE: Placsms.A exhibits behaviors that are similar to the trojans in the PremiumSMS family

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