Grants the attacker the “root” or administrator access to the infected device. Can inject malicious modules into system process. Prevent malicious apps from uninstalling. Can Modify your browser’s homepage. It can uninstall or disable the Antivirus program to avoid detection.

Similar to its predecessor,  OldBoot.B establishes a communication between the Android smart phone or tablet with a remote Command and Control server. Once the communications are established it executes the commands received from the attacker’s command-and-control server.  This commands can either be to steal data, create unknown profiles as well as set up the smart phone messaging to premium SMS service linked to the attacker.“Prevention is better than Cure” why take the risks stay safe. try not to install apps from any untrusted source and keep your Antivirus program updated for maximum protection.

Android Bootkit malware that infected Millions of Android smart phones and tablets    TechWorm - 14