Name of Malware: Cooee

Type of Malware: Trojan, dropper

Affected Operating Systems: Android

Affected Device Types: Android mobile phones, Android smartphones

Impact: medium

What is Cooee?

Cooee is an application that is pre-installed on some Android devices. It displays ads to users and downloads and installs various pieces of software.

How did I get infected with Cooee?

The trojan is pre-installed on the device firmware and therefore does not require any interaction on the part of the user. The trojan is already installed on the smartphone at the time of purchase.

What do I have to do now?

As Cooee is installed as part of the device firmware, it cannot be removed using conventional security solutions. We recommend that users contact the manufacturer of their phone for a firmware update.