Trojan-Banker.AndroidOS.Svpeng

Parent class: TrojWare

Trojans are malicious programs that perform actions which are not authorized by the user: they delete, block, modify or copy data, and they disrupt the performance of computers or computer networks. Unlike viruses and worms, the threats that fall into this category are unable to make copies of themselves or self-replicate. Trojans are classified according to the type of action they perform on an infected computer.

Class: Trojan-Banker

Trojan-Banker programs are designed to steal user account data relating to online banking systems, e-payment systems and plastic card systems. The data is then transmitted to the malicious user controlling the Trojan. Email, FTP, the web (including data in a request), or other methods may be used to transit the stolen data.

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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

Malware in this family obtains administrator rights on an infected device in a hidden way. The malware then shows a fake web page that is designed to fool the user. Using administrator rights, the malware intercepts requests when the user tries to access paid online services and online banks, such as Sberbank, Privat24, and Play Market. Trojan-Banker.AndroidOS.Svpeng intercepts a request and asks the user to enter his or her banking information. This malware uses special methods to resist removal. For example, the program can:

• Prevent the user from opening the settings window (by closing the window as soon as the user opens it).
• Deceive the user by stating that device settings will be lost (factory reset).
• Display a message that the user is entering an incorrect password, even though the password is the correct one.

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