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Android.HiddenAds.710

Added to the Dr.Web virus database: 2018-10-15

Virus description added:

SHA1:

  • 515b43b796499da99181da7aabf5afa7aef118ff

A Trojan for Android mobile devices. Its primary purpose is to show ads on the screen of the affected device.

Android.HiddenAds.710 poses as the system software System Manager. The malware may be downloaded and installed by the Trojan Android.DownLoader.818.origin, which obtains it from the server https://cdn.*****vpn.host.

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After the first launch, Android.HiddenAds.710 displays an application startup window for a few seconds, then closes the window and removes its icon from the app list on the home screen.

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To autorun, the Trojan monitors the following system events:

  • android.net.conn.CONNECTIVITY_CHANGE—Internet connection or disconnection.
  • android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED—operating system loading.

After the successful launch, Android.HiddenAds.710 registers a broadcast receiver to receive the android.intent.action.SCREEN_ON system event and thus monitor when the device screen powers up. Every time the screen of the infected smartphone or tablet is active, the Trojan downloads and displays ads using the com.google.android.gms.ads.InterstitialAd class.

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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