Malware

AppCloud

AppCloud is a hidden system application reportedly shipped on certain budget Samsung smartphones, including devices in the A-series and M-series. In the provided reporting, it is described as "unremovable Israeli spyware" and is alleged to collect sensitive user data. The app is reportedly installed as a system component and cannot be removed without voiding the device warranty. The findings were reported by Malwarebytes and highlighted by Zimperium. High-confidence details in the provided content are limited to these allegations; no specific technical capabilities, infection vector beyond factory shipment on affected devices, threat actor attribution beyond the characterization as Israeli, industry targeting, or concrete indicators of compromise are provided.

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zimperium blogNews

Dec 16, 2025

Budget Samsung Phones Shipped with “Unremovable Spyware,” Researchers Warn

AppCloud is a hidden system application pre-installed on certain budget Samsung phones, reportedly acting as unremovable spyware that collects sensitive user data.

malwarebytes labsNews

Nov 20, 2025

Budget Samsung phones shipped with unremovable spyware, say researchers

AppCloud is a pre-installed application on certain Samsung Galaxy A and M series devices, reportedly developed by Israeli company ironSource. It is deeply integrated into the device's operating system, collects sensitive information including biometric data and IP addresses, and is difficult to remove without root access. It operates in the background without user consent or a visible privacy policy, and can re-enable itself after system updates.

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