This malicious app installs a fake Flash plugin that registeres itself as device administrator and leaks sensitive information. Afterwards, the app tries to steal sensitive data and receives additional comands via SMS. This malware family tries to detect and circumvent Android security tools (like AntiVirus apps) installed on the infected device. This malware represent the first stage of politically-motivated hacking (hacktivism) on mobile platforms. This is a Trojan which steals personal information from the infected device. Opens a backdoor in Android devices and is able to steal personal information which will be uploaded to a remote server afterwards. The distribution channel of this malware is through a SMS message containing the download link. This is a Trojan which is allowed to send SMS messages. This Trojan opens a backdoor on the infected device and sends the IP address to a remote server. This Trojan steals contact information from the compromised device and uploads them to a remote server. This application turns an Android smartphone into a GPS tracker. We took one sample of each family for the data within this table. We will try to keep this table up-to-date.

Here is the full list of Android-Malware-Families with their main capabilities.

Android worm virus