DroidKungFu
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DroidKungFu is a malware that affects Android OS. It primarily targets users in China. The first evidence of this malware was found in the Android Market in March 2011.[1]
History
DroidKungFu was discovered by US-based researchers Yajin Zhou and Xuxian Jiang. The two discovered this malware while working at North Carolina State University.[2] It targets the Android 2.2 platform and allows hackers to access and control devices. DroidKungFu malware can collect some user data through backdoor hacking.[3]
Process of DroidKungFu malware
DroidkungFu encrypts two different root exploits: a udev exploit and a "RageAgainsTheCage" exploit, to break android security.[4] Once executed, it decrypts the exploits and communicates with a remote server without user knowledge.[5]
Function
- Silent mobile device rooting
- Unlocks all system files and functions
- Installs itself without any user interaction
Data collected
- IMEI number
- Phone model
- Android OS version
- Network operator
- Network type
- Information stored in the Phone & SD Card memory[6]
See also
- Botnet
- Command and control (malware)
- Denial-of-service attack
- File binder
- Shedun
- Trojan horse
- Zombie (computer science)
- Zeus (malware)
References
- ^ "DroidkungFu Malware targets china". Archived from the original on 2013-03-30. Retrieved 2011-07-23.
- ^ "Researcher who involved in finding DroidKungFu Malware". 5 June 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-20.
- ^ "Droidkungfu malware targets android users in China". 7 June 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-06.
- ^ "DroidKungFu - Complete overview". Retrieved 2011-07-06.
- ^ "Android malware discovery(DroidKungFu)". Archived from the original on 2012-04-12. Retrieved 2011-07-06.
- ^ "Droidkungfu malware function detailed". Retrieved 2011-07-06.