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Hobbes

A.K.A. Symantec Anti-Virus
Classification: Trojan
Platform: Symbian OS
File Type: .SIS Installer for Symbian Series 60
File Size: 36 kb
Known Variants :
Hobbes.A Hobbes.A1  

Synopsis:

Hobbes a malicious trojan for Symbian OS version 6.1 that pretends to be a Symantec Anti-Virus application. 

 
 
     

When installed, Hobbes drops a corrupted binary to crash the OS at reboot due to the device unable to start up applications.  The user will also receive a message to prompt to user to "reboot your phone after installation to ensure real-time protection working."

If the device is rebooted, all smartphone functionality is disabled but the ability to make and receive calls is unaffected.

 

Write Up: David P. 5.10.2006

 

 

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