Trojan:Android/SMStado
Summary
Trojan:Android/SMStado sends SMS messages to Russian-specific premium-rate numbers.
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Technical Details
SMStado.A is a premium-rate SMS-sending trojan that targets Russian users. Upon execution, it connects to a remote location and forwards the following information:
- International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number
- Package name
- Phone number
- Phone model
When the app is running, it sends out SMS messages containing a hard-coded text string to specified premium-rate numbers that use the Russian country code. Additionally, the malware downloads an additional package from a remote site.
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