Malware Surge Hits Android: Adware, Trojans and Crypto Theft Lead Q2 Threats

Dr.Web reports Android malware surge in Q2 with adware, banking trojans and crypto theft hidden in fake apps, firmware and spyware targeting users.

A series of malicious apps and stealthy spyware is targeting Android users worldwide, with new data showing how cybercriminals keep finding ways to slip threats onto devices and even official app stores.

According to new findings from Dr.Web Security Space, adware is still the most common threat on mobile devices, but what is noticeable this time is how attackers keep finding new tricks to spread it.

Adware Still Tops the Charts

Adware Trojans continued to dominate, led by the Android.HiddenAds family. Although detections dropped by just over 80%, HiddenAds variants are still the most active group, often masquerading as harmless apps and vanishing from home screens once installed. Android.MobiDash adware trojans saw a jump of over 11%, proving that intrusive ads are still ...