SideWinder (Android)
- Malware type
- trojan, spyware
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 14:09:48
Targeted industries: government-and-public-sector
Targeted regions: country_code:in country_code:pk
Context
SideWinder involved a fake VPN app for Android devices published on Google Play Store along with a custom tool that filters victims for better targeting.
Reports & references
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Apk.Sidewinder (report)
- ti.qianxin.com — Analysis Of Malware Android Software Spread By Sidewinder Using Google Play (report)
- group-ib.com — Hunting Sidewinder (report)