Android/Trojan.Agent.prn1
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Short bio
Android/Trojan.Agent.prn1 is Malwarebytes’ detection name for a small family of Trojans that can capture video of victims’ faces, exfiltrate identity documents, and proxy traffic through victims’ phones.
Type of infection
Android/Trojan.Agent.prn1 are usually downloaded and installed under false pretenses. The victims are approached through phishing and smishing. These messages claim to be from local governments or other trusted sources. They ask the target to install a fake government service app.
The goal of the Trojan is to steal information that allows the attacker to withdraw funds from the victim’s bank account.
Aftermath
Stolen credentials can have serious consequences like drained bank account, take-over of social media accounts, or even identity theft.
Protection
Malwarebytes for Android protects against Android/Trojan.Agent.prn1
Home remediation
These apps can be uninstalled using the mobile devices uninstall functionality, but these apps will be made available under different names. That is where Malwarebytes for Android can help you, by identifying these apps and removing them.