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)

External references