VINETHORN
- Malware type
- backdoor, spyware
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 13:08:46
Context
According to Mandiant, VINETHORN is an Android malware family capable of a wide range of backdoor functionality. It can steal system information, read SMS inboxes, send SMS messages, access contact lists and call histories, record audio and video, and track device location via GPS.
Reports & references
- socradar.io — Dark Web Profile Apt42 Iranian Cyber Espionage Group (report)
- Mandiant — 17826 (report)
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Apk.Vinethorn (report)