Kaspersky Reveals Android Cyber Threats In Various Countries

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JAKARTA - In the IT threat evolution in Q2 2025: Mobile statics' report, Kaspersky recorded a global spike in Android malware attacks, up 29% in the first half of 2025, compared to the previous year.

In Turkey, Kaspersky detected Trojan Coper activity, malware that often disguises itself as an official banking application or utility. This Trojan is designed to steal users' sensitive financial information and personal data.

In India, many attacks use trojan droppers that pretend to be gift applications or loyalty (loyalty apps). Once installed, this application distributes malware of data thieves and financial malware directly to victims' devices.

Meanwhile, in Uzbekistan, attackers take advantage of fake job search applications such as Fakeapp.hy and Piom.bkzj. The app targets job seekers and secretly collects their personal data.

Meanwhile, in the Latin American region, especially Brazil, a new trojan dropper named Pylcasa appears. This malware even managed to infiltrate Google Play disguised itself as a simple application such as a calculator.

However, after running, the app launched an attacker-controlled URL, directing users to illegal casino sites and phishing pages.

The head of the Malware Analyst Team at Kaspersky, Anton Kivva, reminded that although the official application platform has implemented developer verification, attackers continue to look for ways to bypass the protection.

He stressed the need to remain vigilant by combining strong security solutions, downloading applications from trusted sources, and regularly updating the operating system in order to avoid the growing threat.