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A new report from Kaspersky reveals a sharp rise in cyberattacks targeting Android devices, with over 12 million malicious attempts detected in Q1 2025. Banking trojans and scam apps are driving the surge, posing significant risks to user data and financial security.
- Mamont banking trojan and scam apps are major contributors to the 39% surge in Android attacks.
- Counterfeit smartphones with preinstalled Triada malware are amplifying the threat landscape.
- Malicious app installations jumped to 180,405 in Q1 2025, up from 141,779 in Q4 2024.
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