Cyber Attack Explodes! 180K Malware Targets Your Smartphone!

Malware threatens many smartphones (photo: dock. special)

JAKARTA - Cyberattacks on smartphones hit new highs, according to a recent report from security researcher Kaspersky. In a report titled IT Threat Evolution in Q1 2025: Mobile Statistics, it was revealed that there were 180,000 malware detections during the first quarter of 2025. This number increased 27% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, which recorded 140,000 detections.

Hackers continue to try to steal users' personal information in various ways. Unfortunately, this trend cannot be stopped instantly. Recent data show that cyber attacks on mobile devices are now increasingly massive and worrying.

Kaspersky's report highlights the serious threats faced by smartphone users today. They stated that many users are still misguided by assuming smartphones are safer than PCs. In fact, according to Kaspersky, mobile malware includes advanced trojans that we have explored in recent months have been more active."

This shows that there are still many users who do not realize the importance of maintaining smartphone security, even though the device stores various sensitive and personal information.

Kaspersky also noted that the increase in Android-based malware was triggered by activities from a number of malware families in certain countries. One of them is Mamont, a banking trojan that is able to steal account credentials, text messages, and personal data.

In addition,ANGka, which is often found on fake devices with popular brands, is also a major concern. This malware has usually been installed from the start on devices and is very difficult to remove.

Even more worrying, smartphone users in Turkey are said to be one of the main targets. Researchers found that Trojans such as Coper, BrowBot, Hqwar, and Agents are actively attacking users in the country.

Users can take some simple steps to avoid malware and trojan attacks:

Avoid buying a mock smartphone: A low-cost mock device tends to go through a security testing process and is vulnerable to built-in malware.

Only app downloads from official stores: Use Google Play Store or other official stores. Check reviews, ratings, and number of downloads before installing the app.

Pay attention to app permissions: Don't carelessly agree to all permissions requested by the application, especially those that are not relevant to the main function of the application.

With the increase in cyber attacks on mobile devices, it is time for users to be more vigilant and treat smartphones with the same level of security as their personal computers.