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Mobile malware evolution in 2024

SecureList

The statistics for previous years may differ from earlier publications due to a data and methodology revision implemented in 2024. The year in figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in 2024: A total of 33.3 million attacks involving malware, adware or unwanted mobile software were prevented. A total of 1.1

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AI and collaboration tools: how cyberattackers are targeting SMBs in 2025

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This accounted for nearly 41% of all unique files detected, a 14-percentage point increase compared to 2024. Malicious file names mimicking popular services 2024 2025 2025 vs 2024 Zoom 26.24% 40.86% 14.62 Adware also made the top three list. Microsoft Teams 1.84% 5.10% 3.25 ChatGPT 1.47% 4.38% 2.9

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IT threat evolution in Q2 2024. Mobile statistics

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Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2024: 7 million attacks using malware, adware or unwanted mobile software were blocked. TOP 20 most frequently detected mobile malware programs Note that the malware rankings below exclude riskware and potentially unwanted software, such as RiskTool or adware.

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IT threat evolution in Q1 2024. Mobile statistics

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IT threat evolution Q1 2024 IT threat evolution Q1 2024. Mobile statistics IT threat evolution Q1 2024. Non-mobile statistics Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2024: 10.1 million attacks using malware, adware, or unwanted mobile software were blocked.

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State of Malware 2024: What consumers need to know

Malwarebytes

Released today, the Malwarebytes State of Malware 2024 report takes a deep dive into the latest developments in the world of cybercrime. Cybercriminals create Google Search ads mimicking popular brands, which lead to highly realistic, replica web pages where users are scammed or tricked into downloading malware. This is changing.

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IT threat evolution in Q1 2025. Mobile statistics

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Non-mobile statistics Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in the first quarter of 2025: A total of 12 million attacks on mobile devices involving malware, adware, or unwanted apps were blocked. Verdict %* Q4 2024 %* Q1 2025 Difference in p.p. Change in ranking Trojan.AndroidOS.Fakemoney.v 19.30 +6.04

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Apple warns of “privacy and security threats” after EU requires it to allow sideloading

Malwarebytes

The new options for processing payments and downloading apps on iOS open new avenues for malware, fraud and scams, illicit and harmful content, and other privacy and security threats.” If they completely open up iOS to the same degree as macOS, I think there will be some inevitable malware, adware, and PUP issues.

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