67% YoY growth in mobile-device malware targeting
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Mobile malware targeting rose 67% year over year across mobile devices during June 2024 to May 2025, increasing exposure to credential theft and financial abuse. Spyware and banking trojans stayed prominent in the threat mix. Attackers leaned on phishing, smishing, SIM-swapping, and payment scams as mobile payments became a richer target.
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TrickMo Android banking trojan variant with TON C2 and network pivots
Malware Activity
First: 12.05.2026 15:50
Last: 12.05.2026 15:50
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About this happening:
A new **TrickMo** Android banking trojan variant now uses **The Open Network (TON)** for C2, turning infected phones into **network pivots** and **traffic-exit nodes**. It was obs...
TrickMo Android banking trojan variant with TON C2 and network pivots
Malware ActivityAbout this happening: A new **TrickMo** Android banking trojan variant now uses **The Open Network (TON)** for C2, turning infected phones into **network pivots** and **traffic-exit nodes**. It was obs...
BeatBanker Android phishing campaign targeting Brazilian users
Campaign
First: 12.03.2026 09:56
Last: 12.03.2026 09:56
Sources 1
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A **BeatBanker** Android phishing campaign is targeting **Brazilian users**, creating a risk of device compromise and payment theft. The lure uses **Google Play Store** lookalike...
BeatBanker Android phishing campaign targeting Brazilian users
CampaignAbout this happening: A **BeatBanker** Android phishing campaign is targeting **Brazilian users**, creating a risk of device compromise and payment theft. The lure uses **Google Play Store** lookalike...
Massiv Android trojan device-takeover and credential-theft activity
Malware Activity
First: 19.02.2026 12:24
Last: 19.02.2026 12:24
Sources 1
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The **Massiv** Android trojan has been disclosed as a **device-takeover** threat that can steal banking credentials and enable fraudulent transactions. It uses **screen streaming*...
Massiv Android trojan device-takeover and credential-theft activity
Malware ActivityAbout this happening: The **Massiv** Android trojan has been disclosed as a **device-takeover** threat that can steal banking credentials and enable fraudulent transactions. It uses **screen streaming*...
Keenadu Android backdoor embedded in firmware and app delivery paths
Malware Activity
First: 17.02.2026 16:05
Last: 17.02.2026 16:05
Sources 1
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The **Keenadu** Android backdoor was found embedded in **firmware from multiple device brands**, putting infected devices and their installed apps at risk of full compromise. The...
Keenadu Android backdoor embedded in firmware and app delivery paths
Malware ActivityAbout this happening: The **Keenadu** Android backdoor was found embedded in **firmware from multiple device brands**, putting infected devices and their installed apps at risk of full compromise. The...
Albiriox Android malware activity
Malware Activity
First: 01.12.2025 18:30
Last: 01.12.2025 18:30
Sources 1
About this happening:
**Albiriox** is an **Android malware** family now being sold as **Malware-as-a-Service**, and it matters because it enables **remote device takeover** and **real-time fraud** agai...
Albiriox Android malware activity
Malware ActivityAbout this happening: **Albiriox** is an **Android malware** family now being sold as **Malware-as-a-Service**, and it matters because it enables **remote device takeover** and **real-time fraud** agai...
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04.11.2025 22:26 2 articles · 6mo ago
Mobile malware targeting grows 67% year over year
Campaign Scope UpdateMobile devices saw a 67% year-over-year rise in malware during June 2024 to May 2025, with spyware and banking trojans remaining prevalent. The threat mix leaned on phishing, smishing, SIM-swapping, and payment scams, while 239 malicious Android apps on Google Play were linked to 42 million downloads.
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- Malicious Android apps on Google Play downloaded 42 million times — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 04.11.2025 22:26
- Malicious Android apps on Google Play downloaded 42 million times — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 04.11.2025 22:26