HARDRAIN (Android)

First seen
2018-02-13 00:00:00
Malware type
rat
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 14:07:37

Targeted industries: government-and-public-sector

Targeted regions: country_code:us

Context

HARDRAIN is an Android remote access trojan (RAT) linked to North Korean threat actors, primarily targeting government entities in the United States. It is known for its data exfiltration capabilities and usage in cyber espionage activities.

Reports & references

  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Apk.Hardrain (report)
  • us-cert.gov — Mar 10135536 F (report)
  • McAfee — Android Malware Appears Linked To Lazarus Cybercrime Group (report)
  • Palo Alto Unit 42 — Unit42 Operation Blockbuster Goes Mobile (report)

External references