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Android.BankBot.104.origin

Added to the Dr.Web virus database: 2016-02-26

Virus description added:

SHA1:

93e78b9f27dc202ba10cd6ed345339f0476dba32
f452daf095da18bbad0d8a82909feb0864076c4c

An obfuscated version of Android.BankBot.80.origin. This malware program can be installed on mobile devices as an application named “HACK”.

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Once launched, Android.BankBot.104.origin tries to get administrator privileges and then removes its shortcut from the home screen.

The Trojan determines whether there is an online banking application and how much funds are available on the user’s bank accounts. To do that, Android.BankBot.104.origin sends special SMS commands to banking systems numbers. If successful, the Trojan attempts to covertly transfer money from the victim’s bank accounts to cybercriminals’.

It can also execute the following commands:

  • call_number—enable forwarding to the number specified in the command;
  • sms_grab—set a timer to hide incoming SMS messages. If a message is received within the specified time period, the Trojan removes it and hides all notifications on the incoming message.
  • sms_send—send a text message;
  • ussd—send a USSD query;
  • delivery—send an SMS message with specific text to all numbers from the contact list;
  • new_url—set a new command and control server address;
  • install_true—save the inst flag changes to the configuration file (AppPrefs).

News about the Trojan

Curing recommendations


Android

  1. If the mobile device is operating normally, download and install Dr.Web for Android Light. Run a full system scan and follow recommendations to neutralize the detected threats.
  2. If the mobile device has been locked by Android.Locker ransomware (the message on the screen tells you that you have broken some law or demands a set ransom amount; or you will see some other announcement that prevents you from using the handheld normally), do the following:
    • Load your smartphone or tablet in the safe mode (depending on the operating system version and specifications of the particular mobile device involved, this procedure can be performed in various ways; seek clarification from the user guide that was shipped with the device, or contact its manufacturer);
    • Once you have activated safe mode, install the Dr.Web для Android Light onto the infected handheld and run a full scan of the system; follow the steps recommended for neutralizing the threats that have been detected;
    • Switch off your device and turn it on as normal.

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