WireX

aliases

Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Malware family tracked by Malpedia. ID: apk.wirex

Threat Analysis

WireX 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://krebsonsecurity.com/2017/08/tech-firms-team-up-to-take-down-wirex-android-ddos-botnet/

→https://therecord.media/turkish-national-charged-for-ddos-attacks-with-the-wirex-botnet/

→https://www.flashpoint-intel.com/blog/wirex-botnet-industry-collaboration/

→https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndil/pr/federal-indictment-chicago-charges-turkish-national-directing-cyber-attack

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group

Aliases2

Also Known As

WireXapk.wirex

External Intelligence

Malpedia: apk.wirex

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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