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Android/Spy.Agent.LR.Gen

Name Android/Spy.Agent.LR.Gen
Date Discovered Jul 31, 2017
Type Malware
Impact
Medium
Operating system AndroidOS

The file is a malicious Android application that undermines the security of the device or the privacy of the user. Typically, Android malware attempts to steal personal or account information, gain access to device functions via backdoors, send text messages or dial premium numbers, and lock or encrypt the device so the user has to pay to unlock the device.

Aliases
  • ESET: a variant of Android/Obfus.AM trojan
  • Kaspersky Lab: HEUR:Trojan-Spy.AndroidOS.Nickspy.w
  • Dr. Web: Tool.FaceNiff.2.origin
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