APT / THREAT GROUP🕵️ ESPIONAGEADVANCED

GPlayed

7
victims
2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Cisco Talos identifies GPlayed as a malware written in .NET using the Xamarin environment for mobile applications. It is considered powerful because of its capability to adapt after its deployment. In order to achieve this adaptability, the operator has the capability to remotely load plugins, inject scripts and even compile new .NET code that can be executed.

Threat Analysis

GPlayed is a advanced-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of espionage.

The group's espionage-oriented operations suggest a state-sponsored or state-aligned mandate, typically focused on stealing intellectual property, government secrets, or military intelligence. Targets are usually selected for strategic value rather than financial gain.

Classified as an advanced threat actor, GPlayed likely develops or acquires zero-day exploits, employs custom malware toolchains, and demonstrates long-term persistence capabilities — hallmarks of a well-resourced operation consistent with nation-state backing.

Ransomware Victims (7)

CTIWATCH tracks 7 organizations claimed as victims by GPlayed on its data leak site, with attack dates, sectors and countries.

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External References

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group
Motivation🕵️ espionage
Sophisticationadvanced
Aliases2

Also Known As

apk.gplayedGPlayed

External Intelligence

Malpedia: apk.gplayed

Research Links

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