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Virus Profile: Android/Ackposts.A

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Risk Assessment: Home Low | Corporate Low
Date Discovered: 7/29/2012
Date Added: 7/29/2012
Origin: N/A
Length: N/A
Type: Malware
Subtype: PDA Device
DAT Required: N/A
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Description

Android/Ackposts.A is malware that posts contact information to the attacker's website.

Indication of Infection

- Posts contact information to the attacker's website

Methods of Infection

This malware requires that the user intentionally install it upon the device. As always, users should never install unknown or un-trusted software. This is especially true for illegal software, such as cracked applications - they are a favorite vector for malware infection.
   

Virus Characteristics

Android/Ackposts.A is distributed as a save battery application in Japan.

Android/Ackposts.A requires the following permissions:
- android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
- android.permission.INTERNET

Android/Ackposts.A shows settings screen, after that, it shows "unsupported for your device" in Japanese.

Then, Android/Ackposts.A collects contact information and will post it to the attacker's website in the background.