APT / THREAT GROUP

SpyMax

aliases

Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

SpyMax is a popular Android surveillance tool. Its predecessor, SpyNote, was one of the most widely used spyware frameworks.

Threat Analysis

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

External References

→https://labs.k7computing.com/index.php/spymax-a-fake-wedding-invitation-app-targeting-indian-mobile-users/

→https://twitter.com/malwrhunterteam/status/1250412485808717826

→https://www.group-ib.com/blog/craxs-rat-malware/

→https://www.mobile-hacker.com/2025/06/05/analysis-of-spyware-that-helped-to-compromise-a-syrian-army-from-within/#google_vignette

→https://www.stratosphereips.org/blog/2020/11/10/android-mischief-rats-dataset

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group

Aliases2

Also Known As

SpyMaxapk.spymax

External Intelligence

Malpedia: apk.spymax

Research Links

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

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