APT / THREAT GROUP

BADBOX

aliases

Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

According to BitSight, BADBOX is a large-scale cybercriminal operation selling off-brand Android TV boxes, smartphones, and other Android electronics with preinstalled malware.

Threat Analysis

BADBOX is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.

Intelligence Reports Mentioning BADBOX

Who Operates the Badbox 2.0 Botnet?

Krebs on Security· Jan 26, 2026

External References

→https://censys.com/unpacking-the-badbox-botnet/

→https://github.com/DesktopECHO/T95-H616-Malware

→https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/01/who-operates-the-badbox-2-0-botnet/

→https://www.badbox2serviceofprocess.com/

→https://www.bitsight.com/blog/badbox-botnet-back

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group

Aliases2

Also Known As

apk.badboxBADBOX

External Intelligence

Malpedia: apk.badbox

Research Links

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Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.

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