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SymbOS/PBsender - Released Jan 24, 2006 - Last Updated Feb 14, 2007

Alias/es

Trojan-Spy.SymbOS.Pbstealer.a, SymbOS/PBsender.gen!sis virus, SymbOS.Pbstealer.A

Detection Availability

Active DatabaseExtended Database
FortiGate
low
high
FortiClient
FortiMail N/A

Visible Symptoms

  • A message is displayed.

    • Detailed Analysis

  • May pretend to be a SIS pack of a known program to deceive users into installing it.

  • Attempts to steal contact and notepad information from the affected mobile phone. It saves these information into the following file:
    C:\SYSTEM\MAIL\PHONEBOOK.TXT
  • Searches for Bluetooth-enabled devices and attempts to send the above file to them.

  • Displays the following messages during its execution:
    Please wait again
    until done...
    Done!!!
    Press OK to exit

    • Recommended Action

  • Delete all the malware files using a file manager program or an AV software for mobile devices.

    • Reference: ID - 146331