Cybersecurity researchers have found 196,476 new mobile banking Trojan installers in 2022. That’s more than double what he was in 2021.
Findings from Kaspersky Shared and shared in a company report released today Information security on mail.
“This astonishing surge in the number of mobile banking Trojans is the highest reported in the last six years,” the company wrote.
According to security experts, the numbers suggest that cybercriminals are increasingly targeting mobile users to steal their financial data and are actively investing in creating new malware.
“Cybercriminals often spread Trojan banker malware through both official and unofficial app stores,” reads the report.
“Google Play still contained downloaders for other banking Trojan families. shark bot, Anatsa/Teaban, Octo/Coper, and Xenomorph all masquerade as utilities. ”
More generally, Kaspersky wrote that it detected 1,661,743 malware or unwanted software installers overall in 2022, 1,803,013 fewer than in 2021.
Kaspersky security expert Tatyana Shishkova said:
“As our lives increasingly revolve around mobile devices, it’s more important than ever for users to stay vigilant against mobile threats and take the necessary steps to protect themselves. .”
report It also includes a set of recommendations to help users protect themselves from mobile threats.
These include downloading apps only from official stores. App permissions should also be checked regularly to ensure the app is always up to date.
“A reliable security solution can help detect malicious apps and adware before they start to behave badly on your device,” said Kaspersky. Information security on mail.
“iPhone users have several privacy controls provided by Apple that allow users to block app access to photos, contacts, and GPS features. case.”
A Kaspersky report appears to confirm PwC’s predictions for September 2022, suggesting that mobile will be one of them. Top threat vectors for this year.
