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DroidKungFu

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DroidKungFu is a Malware that affects Android OS and it targets the mobile platform in china. First piece of malware found in the Android Market is in March 2011.

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History

It was discovered by two US based researcher named Yajin Zhou and Xuxian Jiang from the North Carolina State University. It targets the Android 2.2 platform and allows the hackers to access and control devices. DroidKungFu malware can still collect some user data through the back door.

Process of DroidKungFu Malware

DroidkungFu malware encrypts two different root exploits, exploid and regeagainsthecage,to break android security. Once executed, it decrypts the exploits and communicate with a remote server without user knowledge.

Function:

  • Silent mobile device rooting
  • Unlocks all system files and functions
  • Install itself without any user interaction
  • It collect data such as

  • IMEI number
  • Phone model
  • Android OS version
  • Network operator
  • Network type
  • Information stored in the Phone & SD Card memory
  • References

    DroidKungFu Wikipedia