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Malware detected???

Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2017 4:52 pm
by razcorz
Hi All,

I'm using avast antivirus on my BV6000 recently it prompted after a scan that FotaProvider and UpgradeSys contains malware.

Please advise on this matter. Could it be a false alarm?

Thanks. Much appreciated.

Re: Malware detected???

Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2017 9:21 pm
by Morpheus
Disable the app – Can be done via Android Settings -> Apps -> bad app -> Force stop/disable

This will prevent the app and any associated services from running.

- Root your device and uninstall the malicious apps. Usually reserved for advanced users, please do at your own risk.

- Install different, trusted, ROM to replace infected one. Usually reserved for advanced users, please do at your own risk.

heres where i got this information, you may want to visit the site yourself for more detailed information
https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/168824-malware-found-android-trojan-dropper-cant-be-removed/

from what i understand the legit Fota app is ok and it was giving false positive with malwarebytes but that has been fized, i dont use avast so i cant comment on that , i suggest you do some online research so you can discover what is what. i personally dont have any issues on my blackview with ROM from 0713
https://business.facebook.com/www.blackview.hk/posts/1311768425518583
you may want to consider that rom if this problem continues for you but as always please do at your own risk.

Re: Malware detected???

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 5:25 pm
by Phil
The app is there for getting Over The Air Updates for the BV6000. It is NOT Malware but there are Versions out there with a weak spot.

Re: Malware detected???

Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 10:16 pm
by noddster
Phil wrote:
The app is there for getting Over The Air Updates for the BV6000. It is NOT Malware but there are Versions out there with a weak spot.


I can confirm that on my two newly unpacked BV6000 were two Malware apps detected, one is "AdupsFota", the other is HTMLViewer.apk.

The first phone has been in use for 4 weeks and has shown new apps installed by itself on a daily basis. Because the phone that was replaced by the first BV6000 was still usable i could confirm that none of the apps I installed via PlayStore where malwares themselves.

The last malware app before i took the new phone out of Service was an app which wouldn't let me take calls until I acknowledge a popped up ad.

Build Number of both phones is BV6000_Blackview_V01_20161011

I tried to disable both apps but I wasn't able to find them in the Settings menu described above...

Please help?

Re: Malware detected???

Posted: Fri May 05, 2017 11:06 am
by Phil
You can disable both apps in "settings > apps > (menu>) show system apps > tap app > deactevate".
Or you could (better but more complicated) flash a newer firmware without that problem over your computer.