APT / THREAT GROUP
TemptingCedar Spyware
2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
Tempting cedar spyware is an Android spyware campaign, active since at least 2015, that used social engineering via fake, attractive Facebook profiles to trick victims into downloading malware. The spyware was designed to steal a wide range of sensitive personal data.
Threat Analysis
TemptingCedar Spyware 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
TemptingCedar Spywareapk.tempting_cedar
External Intelligence
Malpedia: apk.tempting_cedarResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.