Malware Attacks on Android Devices Surge in Q2, Driven by Banking Trojans and Spyware

Dr.Web Security Space for mobile devices reported that malware activity on Android devices increased significantly in the second quarter of 2025.

Adware trojans, particularly from the Android.HiddenAds family, remained the most prevalent threat, despite an 8.62% decrease in user encounters.

These trojans often disguise themselves as harmless apps or hide within system directories, concealing their presence by removing icons from the home screen.

Closely following, Android.MobiDash adware trojans saw an 11.17% increase in attack frequency, embedding intrusive ad-displaying modules into applications.

Meanwhile, Android.FakeApp malicious programs, often used in fraudulent schemes like loading online casino sites, ranked third, though their detection dropped by 25.17%.

A significant concern was the sharp 73.15% rise in Android.Banker banking trojan activity compared to the previous quarter, highlighting a growing risk to users’ financial security.

However, other banking trojan families, such as Android.BankBot and Android.SpyMax ...