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Mobile malware evolution in 2024
- In 2024, there were 33.3 million attacks involving mobile malware, adware, or unwanted software prevented by Kaspersky Security Network.
- Adware accounted for 35% of total detections, making it the most common mobile threat.
- 1.1 million malicious installation packages were detected, with nearly 69,000 linked to mobile banking Trojans.
- Cybercriminals targeted mobile devices with 2.8 million monthly attacks, totaling 33,265,112 attacks blocked in 2024.
- New distribution schemes for banking Trojans like Mamont and NFC banking scams were identified, targeting users in Russia and the Czech Republic.
- Several new preinstalled malicious apps were discovered, including the LinkDoor backdoor and SparkCat implant targeting Android users primarily for cryptocurrency theft.
- The year saw a rise in banking Trojans and fraudulent apps on platforms like Google Play and the App Store.
- Region-specific threats were prominent in countries like Turkey and India, with banking Trojans being a common type of attack.
- The number of unique malware installation packages decreased in 2024, but mobile banking Trojan activity continued to increase.
- Despite a decline in unique installation packages, cybercriminals focused on distributing the same malware to a larger number of victims.
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