S0321 HummingWhale
HummingWhale is an Android malware family that performs ad fraud. 1
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | S0321 |
| Type | MALWARE |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Created | 25 October 2017 |
| Last Modified | 24 October 2022 |
| Navigation Layer | View In ATT&CK® Navigator |
Techniques Used
| Domain | ID | Name | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| mobile | T1643 | Generate Traffic from Victim | HummingWhale generates revenue by displaying fraudulent ads and automatically installing apps. When victims try to close the ads, HummingWhale runs in a virtual machine, creating a fake ID that allows the perpetrators to generate revenue.1 |