hi guys
i have a htc one mobile phone and avast has detected - ELF:Looter-C (PUP)
in my facebook app
but when i go to resolve the phone wont let me uninstall the app
is this program going to cause problem?
i have photos i do not want to loose
can anyone help
Dougie
Hello,
best is to ask in the mobile security section of the forum: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=37.0
Avast send out corrupted definitions today. Make sure you have the VPS version 140109-1 and rescan all Apps.
thank you
Dougie
PUP = not virus / Possible Unwanted Program
usually a program that have some crap like unwanted ads, browser redirects, install unwanted toolbar…
seems it exploit elf files on roted phones.
here is one http://home.mcafee.com/VirusInfo/VirusProfile.aspx?key=549589
http://blogs.mcafee.com/mcafee-labs/rooting-exploit-for-android