TemptingCedar Spyware

First seen
2015-01-01 00:00:00
Malware type
spyware
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 14:20:16

Targeted industries: government-and-public-sector technology-and-telecommunications

Context

Tempting cedar spyware is an Android spyware campaign, active since at least 2015, that used social engineering via fake, attractive Facebook profiles to trick victims into downloading malware. The spyware was designed to steal a wide range of sensitive personal data.

Reports & references

  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Apk.Tempting Cedar (report)
  • blog.avast.com — Avast Tracks Down Tempting Cedar Spyware (report)

External references