MALWARE FAMILY
xHelper
Internal ID: apk.xhelper
1
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
Xhelper is a very persistent malware that can reinstall itself after factory reset, Xhelper downloads malicious apps and displays annoying ads.
Threat Analysis
xHelper 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.xhelper
Research Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.