50 Tools for Android Malware Research & Analysis

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This list is intended for **educational, research, and cybersecurity testing purposes only**. Do NOT use these tools for malicious or unauthorized activity. Always work within the bounds of the law.

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🧪 50 Tools for Android Malware Research & Analysis
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== 🔍 Reverse Engineering & Static Analysis Tools ==
1. JADX – Android APK decompiler
2. APKTool – Decompile and recompile APK files
3. Bytecode Viewer – Analyze Android bytecode
4. Ghidra – Reverse engineering framework (by NSA)
5. IDA Pro – Interactive Disassembler
6. Androguard – APK static analysis and decompilation
7. Dex2Jar – Convert .dex files to .class files
8. JD-GUI – Java .class file decompiler
9. Baksmali / Smali – Disassembler/assembler for DEX code
10. ClassyShark – Inspect contents of APKs

== 🧪 Dynamic Analysis & Sandboxing Tools ==
11. MobSF – Mobile Security Framework (static + dynamic analysis)
12. Frida – Dynamic instrumentation toolkit
13. Xposed Framework – Hook into Android app behavior
14. AppUse – Mobile app security testing VM
15. CuckooDroid – Android malware sandbox (Cuckoo + Android)
16. Inspeckage – Runtime APK analysis via Xposed
17. Drozer – Android attack surface mapper
18. QARK – Vulnerability scanner for APKs
19. TaintDroid – Privacy tracking system
20. ReFrameworker – Hook and patch Android apps dynamically

== 🐀 Android RATs & Malware Samples (for Research) ==
21. Craxs Rat – Commercially available Android RAT
22. L3MON – Web-based Android RAT
23. AhMyth – Open-source Android RAT (Java/Electron)
24. HydraDroid – Command control Android RAT
25. SpyNote – Stealthy Android RAT with spyware features
26. AndroRAT – First open-source Android Remote Admin Tool
27. Cerberus – Banking trojan with RAT features
28. Alien RAT – Based on leaked Cerberus code
29. Anubis – Android banking and credential stealer
30. Triout – Android surveillance malware

== 🛠️ APK Payload Injectors & Malware Builders ==
31. TheFatRat – Payload generator (Android + others)
32. Evil-Droid – Inject backdoors into APKs
33. MSFVenom – Payload builder for Android (Metasploit)
34. APKInjector – Combine malicious payload with APK
35. Backdoor APK – Injects shellcode into legitimate APKs
36. FUD-APK-Binder – APK binder with FUD options
37. MARA Framework – Mobile security toolkit
38. Dendroid – Leaked commercial Android RAT

== 🧠 Threat Intel & Behavioral Analysis Platforms ==
39. VirusTotal – Multi-AV file scan engine
40. Hybrid Analysis – File sandboxing for APKs
41. Joe Sandbox Mobile – Advanced Android malware analysis
42. Intezer Analyze – Code genome analysis
43. Koodous – Community malware scanner for APKs
44. APKScan – Legacy APK analyzer (archived)
45. MITMProxy – Intercept traffic from malicious APKs
46. Wireshark – Network packet analysis

== 🧰 Utility Tools for Malware Analysis ==
47. ADB – Android Debug Bridge for device control
48. Magisk – Systemless root tool
49. AVD – Android Virtual Device (via Android Studio)
50. Genymotion – Android emulator for malware testing

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