According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2025, 47 million attacks utilizing malware, adware, or unwanted mobile software were prevented. Trojans were the most widespread threat among mobile malware, encountered by 15.78% of all attacked users of Kaspersky solutions.
More than 197,000 malicious installation packages were discovered, including, 52,723 associated with mobile banking Trojans,1564 packages identified as mobile ransomware Trojans.
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Source: Kaspersky
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