APT / THREAT GROUP

IRATA

2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

According to redpiranha, IRATA (Iranian Remote Access Trojan) Android Malware is a new malware detected in the wild. It originates from a phishing attack through SMS. The theme of the message resembles information coming from the government that will ask you to download this malicious application. IRATA can collect sensitive information from your mobile phone including bank details. Since it infects your mobile, it can also gather your SMS messages which then can be used to obtain 2FA tokens.

Threat Analysis

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

External References

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group
Aliases2

Also Known As

apk.irataIRATA

External Intelligence

Malpedia: apk.irata

Research Links

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