Trojan:SymbOS/LaunchOut.A

Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

Trojan

Platform :

SymbOS

Aliases :

Trojan:SymbOS/LaunchOut.A

Summary

LaunchOut.A is a trojan that downloads new software and monitors SMS messages on a compromised device.

Removal

F-Secure's Mobile Security product blocks installation of this program with default settings.

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

LaunchOut.A hides itself and avoids appearing on the device's user interface to keep its presence unnoticed. Its activities, which are carried silently in the background, include:

  • Downloading and installing new software
  • Monitoring and sending out SMS messages