HOMETHREATSPINEFLOWER
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.pineflower

Research Links

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