BrainTest
MITRE ATT&CK: S0293 View on attack.mitre.org
- First seen
- 2015-09-01 00:00:00
- Malware type
- trojan, spyware
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 15:30:49
Context
BrainTest is a family of Android malware known for its ability to persist on infected devices by exploiting system vulnerabilities. It typically masquerades as legitimate applications and gathers sensitive user data.
Malware & tools used
- Exploitation for Privilege Escalation (attack-pattern)
- Compromise Client Software Binary (attack-pattern)
- Generate Traffic from Victim (attack-pattern)
- Download New Code at Runtime (attack-pattern)
- Obfuscated Files or Information (attack-pattern)
Reports & references
- blog.checkpoint.com — Braintest A New Level Of Sophistication In Mobile Malware (report)
- MITRE ATT&CK — S0293 (report)
- blog.lookout.com — Brain Test Re Emerges (report)