Xbot

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Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Malware family tracked by Malpedia. ID: apk.xbot

Threat Analysis

Xbot 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://researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/2016/02/new-android-trojan-xbot-phishes-credit-cards-and-bank-accounts-encrypts-devices-for-ransom/

→https://blog.avast.com/2015/02/17/angry-android-hacker-hides-xbot-malware-in-popular-application-icons/

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group

Aliases2

Also Known As

Xbotapk.xbot

External Intelligence

Malpedia: apk.xbot

Research Links

MITRE ATT&CK VirusTotal Google (news) Twitter/X search

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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