Dendroid (malware)
Dendroid is a Malware that effects Android OS and targets the mobile platform.[1]
It was first discovered in early of 2014 by Symantec and appeared on the underground for sale for $300.[2] Some things were noted in Dendroid, such as being able to hide from emulators at the time.[3] When first discovered in 2014 it was one of the most sophisticated Android RATs known during that time[4] It was one of the first Trojan applications to get past Google's Bouncer and caused researchers to warn about it being easier to create Android malware due to it[5] It also seemed to follow in the footsteps of Zeus and SpyEye by having simple to use Command and control panels[6] The code appeared to be leaked somewhere around 2014[7]
It's capable of
•deleting call logs •Opening web pages •Dialing any number
•Recording calls •SMS intercepting •Upload images, video
•Opening an application •Able to perform DoS attack •Can change the command and control server[8]
See also
Reference list
- ^ http://www.symantec.com/connect/blogs/android-rats-branch-out-dendroid
- ^ http://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/22848/cyber-crime/dendroid-new-android-rat.html
- ^ https://www.bluecoat.com/security-blog/2014-05-27/dendroid-under-hood-%E2%80%93-look-inside-android-rat-kit
- ^ https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2014/03/07/dendroid-spying-rat-malware-found-on-google-play/
- ^ http://www.pcworld.com/article/2105500/new-crimeware-tool-dendroid-makes-it-easier-to-create-android-malware-researchers-warn.html
- ^ https://www.mysonicwall.com/sonicalert/searchresults.aspx?ev=article&id=718
- ^ http://www.securityweek.com/source-code-android-rat-dendroid-leaked-online
- ^ http://thehackernews.com/2014/03/symantec-discovered-android-malware.html