Detect date
05/11/2017
Class
Hoax
Platform
AndroidOS

Parent class: Malware

Malicious tools are malicious programs designed to automatically create viruses, worms, or Trojans, conduct DoS attacks on remote servers, hack other computers, etc. Unlike viruses, worms, and Trojans, malware in this subclass does not present a direct threat to the computer it runs on, and the program’s malicious payload is only delivered on the direct order of the user.

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Class: Hoax

A hoax is a fake warning about a virus or other piece of malicious code. Typically a hoax takes the form of an e-mail message warning the reader of a dangerous new virus and suggesting that the reader pass the message on. Hoaxes cause no damage in themselves, but their distribution by well-meaning users often causes fear and uncertainty. Most anti-virus vendors include hoax information on their web sites and it is always advisable to check before forwarding warning messages.

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Platform: AndroidOS

Android is an open-source operating system developed by Google for mobile devices, such as tablets, smartphones, and watches. Based on a Linux kernel and the Dalvik virtual machine (older versions) / Android Runtime environment (newer versions).

Description

Applications of this family supposedly enable a user to hack someone else's Instagram account, but actually direct the user to advertising pages that encourage the user to download applications or visit a particular site.

Top 10 countries with most attacked users (% of total attacks)

1
India
14.29%
2
Indonesia
11.52%
3
USA
7.83%
4
Brazil
6.91%
5
Germany
6.45%
6
Iran
5.99%
7
United Kingdom
5.07%
8
Saudi Arabia
3.69%
9
Italy
3.23%
10
Algeria
2.30%
* Percentage among all unique Kaspersky users worldwide attacked by this malware

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Find out the statistics of the vulnerabilities spreading in your region on statistics.securelist.com

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