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This article was last updated on April 16, 2022

This malware has the ability to collect information and send it back to a central server. The code is thought to be able to receive commands from a remote server and act on those commands giving it bot-like capabilities and allowing the remote server to control the phone. Though not yet fully understood, Lookout Mobile says the code has been seen to communicate with a live server and transmit device data. They also have evidence of the following capabilities:
· Send location coordinates (fine location)
· Send device identifiers (IMEI and IMSI)
· Download and prompt the user to install an app
· Prompt the user to uninstall an app
· Enumerate and send a list of installed apps to the server
Lookout Mobile is warning against games sold through third-party Chinese app stores and has specifically mentioned the following games:
· Monkey Jump 2
· Sex Positions
· President vs. Aliens
· City Defence
· Baseball Superstars 2010
The company warns all users to purchase applications only from trusted sources.
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