Android.Smstibook


Call Toll Free in the US and Canada!

Discovered:
May 11, 2011
Updated:
May 12, 2011 8:25:01 AM
Type:
Trojan
Infection Length:
Varies
Android.Smstibook is a Trojan horse that attempts to send premium-rate SMS messages to predetermined numbers.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version May 11, 2011 revision 039
  • Latest Rapid Release version May 11, 2011 revision 039
  • Initial Daily Certified version pending
  • Latest Daily Certified version pending
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date May 18, 2011
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Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Low
  • Number of Infections: 0 – 49
  • Number of Sites: 0 – 2
  • Geographical Distribution: Low
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Low
  • Payload: Sends premium-rate SMS messages.

Writeup By: Kaoru Hayashi



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