AhnLab-V3 identifies potential threats with similar characteristics and behaviors using the detection name PUP/Android.FybenG. Android files, especially unwanted applications with similar characteristics and patterns, are typically categorized using threat detection names.
You may have come across the PUP/Android.FybenG detection while scanning your files with VirusTotal. Rest assured, the threat name mentioned is often a false positive that can occur during file scans. There's no need to worry. It has been found in various files, including those typically considered harmless.
Antivirus threat detection in general
Antivirus software uses extensive databases containing signatures and patterns for various types of harmful software, such as viruses, malware, ransomware, trojans, adware, and other potentially dangerous programs commonly encountered.
These datasets are commonly utilized by antivirus software. Identifying and removing malware from a computer requires conducting a thorough scan and comparing it with a comprehensive database of distinctive signatures or identifiers linked to malicious software.
When an antivirus program finds a file or application on a user's computer that matches a signature in its database, it will promptly take action to eliminate the harmful file.
In the same way, an antivirus tool can protect a computer by continuously monitoring it for potential threats using its extensive database of threat signatures. VirusTotal scans files using more than 70 antivirus engines to ensure a comprehensive analysis.
The uploaded file is checked against the malware patterns stored in the databases of each engine. There are instances where a specific pattern or signature is frequently encountered, causing an antivirus program to mistakenly identify a file as malware, despite it not being so.
PUP/Android.FybenG.1021765
PUP/Android.FybenG.1021765 is the most known version of the threat detection and it is used to describe files that are considered unwanted programs or may potentially contain malware.
Sometimes, the antivirus engine's pattern or characteristics can mistakenly identify legitimate files as malware, even though other antivirus engines consider them to be clean.
This is a common problem that frequently occurs with downloaded files, especially modded APKs obtained from untrustworthy sources.
These modified applications have been programmed to acquire cheats and boosts for the game in a simple and clear manner. As a result, antivirus engines can easily detect these changes and classify them as harmful software.
More about PUP/Android.FybenG malware
This specific threat is not intentionally harmful. On the contrary, it frequently causes false alarms and mistakenly flags certain files and apps on the device as possible threats.
If your phone has been targeted by malware or if you've downloaded a modified APK from unreliable sources, it's possible that your system is infected and requires removal of the malware.
If you're looking for a way to make sure the detection isn't a false positive, you might want to try scanning your device with Malwarebytes. This program is widely recognized for its ability to protect your device from malware, and it even has a mobile version available.
- Open the Play Store app on your Android device.
- To find Malwarebytes Mobile Security, simply enter “Malwarebytes” in the search bar.
- Click on Malwarebytes and tap on the Install button.
- Once the installation has finished, open the application.
- Simply tap Get started.
- When you open the app for the first time, Malwarebytes will ask for security permissions on your device. Simply follow the prompts on your screen to enable the necessary permissions.
- When you access the Premium screen, you will find clear and straightforward subscription activation and trial options.
- Start free trial: Begin a trial by subscribing through Google Play. The subscription fee is applied after the 7-day trial period.
- Already have a subscription: If you already have a subscription, you can easily activate the Premium features by making a purchase from the Malwarebytes online store or restoring a previous Google Play purchase.
- Skip: Select this option to access the free version.
- Once you are in the homepage, click the Scan button to begin scanning the mobile device for malware.
- After the scan is finished, follow the on-screen instructions to delete the unwanted objects. Restart the device if prompted.