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5 million Android handsets infected with newly discovered trojan

Deepanker Verma January 29, 2012 Android, Security

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Symantec has released a latest report on Android malwares in which it claimes to discovered a trojan known as “Android.Counterclank.” Company also claimed that the newly discovered Trojan is the variant of a previously discovered Trojan horse called “Android.Tonclank.” Symnatec also claimed that the Trojan has been already installed in 5 million Android devices.

This malware is embedded in various apps available in Android market. One downloaded into the smartphone, this trojan launch services that send information from the device, such as MAC Address, SIM Serial, IMEI, and IMSI, back to the malicious host.

Symantec has identified several malicious app titles spread out over 3 publishers. They are:

Publisher: iApps7 Inc

Counter Elite Force
Counter Strike Ground Force
CounterStrike Hit Enemy
Heart Live Wallpaper
Hit Counter Terrorist
Stripper Touch girl

Ogre Games

Balloon Game
Deal & Be Millionaire
Wild Man

redmicapps

Pretty women lingerie puzzle
Sexy Girls Photo Game
Sexy Girls Puzzle
Sexy Women Puzzle

SOURCE: Symantec

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About the Author: Deepanker Verma

Deepanker Verma is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of TechloMedia. He holds Engineering degree in Computer Science and has over 15 years of experience in the technology sector. Deepanker bridges the gap between complex engineering and consumer electronics. He is also a a known Security Researcher acknowledged by global giants including Apple, Microsoft, and eBay. He uses his technical background to rigorously test gadgets, focusing on performance, security, and long-term value.