This rogue app pretends to be an Android version of the popular iOS game, Temple Run.
To get a one-glance comprehensive view of the behavior of this Adware, refer to the Threat Diagram shown below.
Once this malware is installed on the affected devices and the application is used, it creates a certain shortcut.
If the affected phone has Facebook installed, it informs the users that it needs to share the application before it can start the game. It also prompts the user to rate the application in the Android Market before they can start the game.
It also is capable of displaying advertisments using the notification.
This adware may be unknowingly downloaded by a user while visiting malicious websites.
File size: 1,892,765 bytes
File type: APK
Memory resident: Yes
Initial samples received date: 06 Feb 2012
Payload: Displays ads
Arrival Details
This adware may be unknowingly downloaded by a user while visiting malicious websites.
NOTES:
Once this malware is installed on the affected devices and the application is used, it creates the following shortcut:
It also adds the following shortcut on the phone’s homepage:
If the affected phone has Facebook installed, it informs the users that it needs to share the application before it can start the game. It also prompts the user to rate the application in the Android Market before they can start the game.
It also is capable of displaying advertisments using the notification.
After sharing and rating it, starting the application only displays a screen for a fake countdown on when the app is going to be released.
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