APT / THREAT GROUP

Joker

3
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Joker is one of the most well-known malware families on Android devices. It manages to take advantage of Google’s official app store with the help of its trail signatures which includes updating the virus’s code, execution process, and payload-retrieval techniques. This malware is capable of stealing users’ personal information including contact details, device data, WAP services, and SMS messages.

Threat Analysis

Joker 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
Aliases3

Also Known As

Jokerapk.jokerBread

External Intelligence

Malpedia: apk.joker

Research Links

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