Trojan:Android/SmsSend

Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

Trojan

Platform :

Android

Aliases :

Trojan:Android/SmsSend, Android.trojan.smssend

Summary

Trojan:Android/SmsSend is a malicious mobile application that reaps profit by silently sending SMS messages to premium-rate numbers.

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

SmsSend.A is a version of another malware called OpFake. It reaps profit by sending the message "gf bigfun 281 fnuXW9Ey5" to these numbers: 9993, 9994, and 9995.

SmsSend.C operates in the same way SmsSend.A does, but uses a different display image, message content and recipient numbers. When executed, it displays images of nude women and sends out the message .galve 328 SjhFaG1IK. to the following numbers: 6008, 6006, 6152, and 6952.

Other SmSSend variants follow the same behavior, but use different display images, message contents and recipient numbers.

Screenshot of SmsSend.A in action