RedAlert.apk
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Summary
- Associated actor(s): APT-C-23
- Tool type(s): Mobile spyware / trojanized app
- Confidence level(s): Low
- Source ID(s):
SRC-CYBERNEWS-REDALERT-2026
Behavior
| Actor | Behavior Summary |
|---|---|
| APT-C-23 | Secondary Cybernews/Acronis coverage describes malicious RedAlert-themed Android application delivery against Israeli users. |
Hash And IOC Status
| Actor | Status | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| APT-C-23 | Hash not committed; provisional until primary Acronis reporting is available. | SRC-CYBERNEWS-REDALERT-2026 |
Hashes and IOCs on this page are source pointers or representative public indicators. They SHOULD be refreshed from the linked source before operational use and MUST NOT be used alone for actor attribution.
Defensive Hunting Notes
| Actor | Hunting Notes |
|---|---|
| APT-C-23 | Hunt smishing delivery, sideloaded alert apps, OTP/SMS access permissions, and spoofed app identities. |
Handling Notes
| Actor | Handling Notes |
|---|---|
| APT-C-23 | Keep provisional and clearly labelled. |
Crosslinks
- APT-C-23: profile, workbench, tool matrix
- Detection status: Detection Status Dashboard
- Hunt workflow: Hunt Workflow
Mapped ATT&CK Techniques For Associated Actor(s)
| Actor | Technique | Tactic | Mapping Quality | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APT-C-23 | T1660 Phishing | Initial Access (Mobile) | M2 | SRC-ESET-ARIDSPY |
| APT-C-23 | T1204.002 User Execution: Malicious File | Execution | M3 | SRC-ESET-ARIDSPY |
Related Actor-Level Repository Detections
These detections are mapped through the associated actor or scenario and are not automatically tool-specific. Promote a tool-specific detection only after the behavior is tied to telemetry and test evidence.
No repository detection is currently mapped to the associated actor(s). Use the hunting notes and source references as backlog input.
Related Actor-Level Hunts
These hunts are mapped through the associated actor or scenario and may need narrowing before they are used for this specific tool.
No repository hunt is currently mapped to the associated actor(s). Create a hunt from the behavior and telemetry notes before proposing a production detection.
Source Review
| Source | Publisher | Date | Reliability | Type | Last Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SRC-CYBERNEWS-REDALERT-2026 | Cybernews / Acronis coverage | 2026-03 | B | News / vendor coverage | 2026-05-14 |
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