APT / THREAT GROUP
PINEFLOWER
2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
According to Mandiant, PINEFLOWER is an Android malware family capable of a wide range of backdoor functionality, including stealing system inform information, logging and recording phone calls, initiating audio recordings, reading SMS inboxes and sending SMS messages. The malware also has features to facilitate device location tracking, deleting, downloading, and uploading files, reading connectivity state, speed, and activity, and toggling Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and mobile data settings.
Threat Analysis
PINEFLOWER 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.pineflowerPINEFLOWER
External Intelligence
Malpedia: apk.pineflowerResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.