MALWARE FAMILY
VINETHORN
Internal ID: apk.vinethorn
1
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 malware family tracked by threat intelligence researchers and catalogued in the Malpedia dataset. It represents a distinct malicious software lineage with identifiable code characteristics, behaviors, and victimology.
External References
Quick Facts
TypeMalware Family
Aliases1
Also Known As
apk.vinethorn
Research Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.