APT / THREAT GROUP

VINETHORN

aliases

Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

According to Mandiant, VINETHORN is an Android malware family capable of a wide range of backdoor functionality. It can steal system information, read SMS inboxes, send SMS messages, access contact lists and call histories, record audio and video, and track device location via GPS.

Threat Analysis

VINETHORN 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://socradar.io/dark-web-profile-apt42-iranian-cyber-espionage-group/

→https://www.mandiant.com/media/17826

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group

Aliases2

Also Known As

VINETHORNapk.vinethorn

External Intelligence

Malpedia: apk.vinethorn

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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