Trojan:Android/GeoFake.A
Summary
GeoFake.A is distributed as a Chinese calendar application, but requests for unnecessary permissions during the installation process.
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:
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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.
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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.
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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
GeoFake.A is distributed as a Chinese calendar application, but requests for unnecessary permissions during the installation process. The permissions it requested are as follows:
- Manage account list
- Access and use the account's authentication credentials
- Read and edit SMS and MMS messages
- Read system log files
- Access location information
GeoFake.A's icon and requested permissions
Once successfully installed on a device, the malware sends SMS messages to premium rate numbers. It uses the Google Maps API to select which premium service should be used according to the geolocation of the device.
GeoFake.A is distributed as a Chinese calendar application