Switcher
- First seen
- 2016-12-29 00:00:00
- Malware type
- trojan
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 14:10:13
Targeted industries: technology-and-telecommunications
Targeted regions: country_code:cn
Context
Switcher is a form of Android malware that targets users in China by hijacking router DNS settings. This allows the attacker to redirect the user's traffic and carry out malicious activities.
Reports & references
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Apk.Switcher (report)
- Kaspersky — Switcher Android Joins The Attack The Router Club (report)