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TF-MAL-apk.mandrake

📛 Threat Title

Malware family: Mandrake

Category: Mandrake First seen: Last updated: Source: ThreatFox Malwares

Description

ThreatFox malware family `apk.mandrake`. Printable name: Mandrake.

Indicators of Compromise (1)

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domain apk.mandrake VT: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 429 Client Error: Too Many Requests for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/domains/apk.mandrake

IOC database

Type
domain
Value
apk.mandrake
First seen
Last seen
Attached to this threat
Appears in
1 threat
Description
Extracted from Threat TF-MAL-apk.mandrake

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Threat Hunt — feed corroboration

Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.

Details From VirusTotal

VirusTotal: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 429 Client Error: Too Many Requests for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/domains/apk.mandrake

References (1)

Remediations (10)

  • web:arstechnica.com

    Mysterious family of malware hid in Google Play for years Mandrake's ability to go unnoticed was the result of designs not often seen in Android malware .

  • web:attack.mitre.org

    Mandrake has gone undetected for several years by providing legitimate, ad-free applications with social media and real reviews to back the apps. The malware is only activated when the operators issue a specific command.

  • web:cybernews.com

    The FBI warns of a surge in ATM jackpotting attacks, with more than 700 incidents in 2025 alone. Hackers use Ploutus malware to force machines to dispense cash.

  • web:medium.com

    The Mandrake family of malware targeting Android devices has its newest generation carrying on its tradition of using complex methods to evade detection.

  • web:www.breachsense.com

    Complete malware remediation now requires addressing both the infected endpoint and the stolen authentication data. Your malware incident response playbook must account for both.

  • web:www.cisa.gov

    It highlights technical approaches to uncovering malicious activity and includes mitigation steps according to best practices. The purpose of this report is to enhance incident response among partners and network administrators along with serving as a playbook for incident investigation.

  • web:www.fortinet.com

    FortiGuard Labs discovered new Symbiote and BPFDoor variants exploiting eBPF filters to enhance stealth through IPv6 support, UDP traffic, and dynamic port hopping for covert C2 communication.

  • web:www.pcrisk.com

    What kind of malware is Mandrake ? Mandrake is a spyware targeting Android devices. Malicious software within this classification is designed to steal and record victims' information. One of the primary goals of Mandrake is to acquire log-in credentials. This malware has been around since at least 2016. Multiple variants of Mandrake have emerged throughout the years, yet the program's main ...

  • web:www.researchgate.net

    Prevention and detection of eBPF-based malware is also explored, with the goal of providing organizations or legitimate users of eBPF techniques to harden their systems against eBPF-based malware ...

  • web:www.tomsguide.com

    Hackers used malware droppers to spread the Mandrake Android spyware via the Google Play Store for years.

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