The Angry Birds FREE application for Android has trojaned copies available for download on some app markets. These trojans will cause a phone to send SMS messages to premium numbers, charging the user money.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access,
Mobile Phone / Hand-held Device
Attack Type:
Other
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Workaround
Exploit:
Exploit Private
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified,
Discovered in the Wild
Solution
Verify the source of application downloads, particularly in the case of popular games when dealing with unexpected vendors.
