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wiredmikey writes "Security researchers have uncovered a new SMS Android Trojan that attempts to install itself as a device administration app.
The android malware, dubbed DroidLive, attempts to disguise itself as a Google library, and receives commands from a Command and Control (C&C) server, allowing it to perform functions including sending text messages to premium numbers, initiating phone calls, collecting personal data, and more.
This is new malware and not a variant of previously known samples, and appears to be the first to take advantage of the device administration API.
“Though this requires user consent, if such consent is given, DroidLive can obtain privileges closer to those granted only to the device's firmware,” a researcher explained."
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The android malware, dubbed DroidLive, attempts to disguise itself as a Google library, and receives commands from a Command and Control (C&C) server, allowing it to perform functions including sending text messages to premium numbers, initiating phone calls, collecting personal data, and more.
This is new malware and not a variant of previously known samples, and appears to be the first to take advantage of the device administration API.
“Though this requires user consent, if such consent is given, DroidLive can obtain privileges closer to those granted only to the device's firmware,” a researcher explained."
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