The largest open collection of Android malware samples for security research and analysis.
Android Malware Samples is a GitHub repository containing the largest open collection of live Android malware samples. It provides security researchers, analysts, and academics with real malware APKs for analysis, testing, and research purposes. The repository helps advance mobile security by making actual threats accessible for study.
Security researchers, malware analysts, cybersecurity professionals, and academic researchers focused on Android security, mobile threats, and digital forensics.
It offers the largest openly available collection of live Android malware samples, saving researchers time from hunting samples individually. The repository's academic citations and structured organization make it a trusted, valuable resource for serious security research.
Collection of android malware samples
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With 307 live samples, it's the largest openly available Android malware repository, as highlighted in the README and description.
Provides actual live malware samples for realistic analysis, noted as 'live samples - use them at your peril' in the README.
Cited in 50+ research papers, validating its value for serious security research and academic studies.
Samples are organized in directories with README files, facilitating clear categorization and easy access.
The README only warns 'use at your peril' without detailed protocols for safe handling or setup, posing risks for inexperienced users.
While organized, there's no detailed metadata or labels for samples, requiring additional effort for analysis or machine learning tasks.
Users must independently set up sandboxes and analysis tools, as the repository only contains raw APKs without supporting frameworks.