Trojan:Android/Boxer

Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

Trojan

Platform :

Android

Aliases :

Trojan:Android/Boxer

Summary

Boxer refers to a family of malware that pretends to be an installer or application downloader program, but actually sends premium-rate SMS messages without the users' acknowledgement.

Removal

Once the scan is complete, the F-Secure security product will ask if you want to uninstall the file, move it to the quarantine or keep it installed on your device.

A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:

  • Check for the latest database updates

    First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.

  • Submit a sample

    After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.

    Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.

  • Exclude a file from further scanning

    If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.

    Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.

Technical Details

Boxer is a family of malware that reaps profit through SMS-sending activities. It pretends to be a legitimate installer or application downloader program, but once installed, it will silently sends out SMS messages in the background. Charges associated with its SMS sending activities are billed to the users' account.

Variants

  • Trojan:Android/Boxer.C
  • Riskware:Android/Boxer.D
  • Trojan:Android/Boxer.F
  • Trojan:Android/Boxer.G
  • Trojan:Android/Boxer.H