Name of Malware: Mobidash

Type of Malware: Adware, potentially unwanted application (PUA/PUP)

Affected Operating Systems: Android

Affected Device Types: Mobile phones, smartphones

Impact: medium

What is Mobidash?

Mobidash is a piece of adware for Android devices.

The user is shown advertisements without their consent.

Mobidash can also make calls in the background.

How did I get infected with Mobidash?

Mobidash relies on the user actively installing an infected application, which is normally hidden within another software package that appears completely harmless.

What do I have to do now?

The device that is at risk can be cleaned by removing the app in question. To remove the app, the user can activate Android's safe mode.

Further information on removing this malware can be found under Removing infections from smartphones and tablets.