Android/Updtbot [Threat Name] go to Threat
Android/Updtbot.A [Threat Variant Name]
| Category | trojan |
| Size | 23536 B |
| Detection Android db version | 3.443 |
| Aliases | Android.Updtbot (Symantec) |
| Andr/Updtbot-A (Sophos) |
Short description
Android/Updtbot.A is a trojan that steals sensitive information. The trojan attempts to send gathered information to a remote machine. The trojan serves as a backdoor. It can be controlled remotely.
Installation
The trojan must be downloaded and manually installed.
Information stealing
Android/Updtbot.A is a trojan that steals sensitive information.
The following information is collected:
- SDK value
- operating system version
- device model
- IMEI number
The trojan attempts to send gathered information to a remote machine.
Other information
The trojan acquires data and commands from a remote computer or the Internet.
The trojan contains an URL address. The HTTP protocol is used.
It may perform the following actions:
- send SMS
- call number
The trojan can download and execute a file from the Internet.