Kevdroid Remote Access Trojan

Kevdroid is an Android based remote access trojan (RAT) that is delivered via fake anti-virus applications that the user downloads from third-party websites.

Threat ID:: CC-2210
Category:: Trojan
Threat Severity:: Low
Threat Vector:: Download
Published:: 5 April 2018 12:00 AM

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Summary

Kevdroid is an Android based remote access trojan (RAT) that is delivered via fake anti-virus applications that the user downloads from third-party websites.

Affected platforms

The following platforms are known to be affected:

Android

Google Android - Versions 6.0 or prior

Threat details

Kevdroid uses the known exploit CVE-2015-3636 which can allow actors to gain root permissions and compromise the device. When compromised Kevdroid aims to steal data such as phone call recordings, contacts, photos and current location data.

Remediation advice

To prevent and detect a trojan infection, ensure that:

Remediation steps

Type	Step
	A robust program of education and awareness training is delivered to users to ensure they don’t open attachments or follow links within unsolicited emails. All operating systems, antivirus and other security products are kept up to date. All day to day computer activities such as email and internet are performed using non-administrative accounts. Strong password policies are in place and password reuse is discouraged. Network, proxy and firewall logs should be monitored for suspicious activity. User accounts accessed from infected machines should be reset on a clean computer

Type

Step

A robust program of education and awareness training is delivered to users to ensure they don’t open attachments or follow links within unsolicited emails.
All operating systems, antivirus and other security products are kept up to date.
All day to day computer activities such as email and internet are performed using non-administrative accounts.
Strong password policies are in place and password reuse is discouraged.
Network, proxy and firewall logs should be monitored for suspicious activity.
User accounts accessed from infected machines should be reset on a clean computer

CVE Vulnerabilities

Status

CVE-2015-3636

Last edited: 17 February 2020 12:46 pm