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IT threat evolution in Q1 2025. Mobile statistics
- In the first quarter of 2025, there were 12 million attacks on mobile devices involving malware, adware, or unwanted apps, with Trojans accounting for 39.56% of total threats.
- Over 180,000 malicious and unwanted installation packages were detected, including mobile bankers and ransomware Trojans.
- Attacks on Android devices surged to over 12 million, with Mamont banking Trojans and Fakemoney scam apps being major contributors.
- A new Turkish banking Trojan, Trojan-Banker.AndroidOS.Bankurt.c, was discovered, masquerading as a movie viewing app.
- The number of detected Android malware and unwanted app samples increased, with banking Trojans and spy Trojans ranking high.
- The Fakemoney apps and Mamont banking Trojan variants dominated the list of top mobile malware in Q1 2025.
- Region-specific malware targeting specific countries like Turkey and India was prominent in the first quarter of 2025.
- Mobile banking Trojans, particularly Mamont variants, saw a significant increase in installation packages and user targeting.
- The activity of Mamont banking Trojans in generating custom variants for cybercriminals led to a proliferation of distinct versions being spread.
- Various versions of Mamont dominated the top 10 mobile bankers in terms of targeting users, showcasing their prevalence.
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