Surge in Malicious Android Apps on Google Play with 42 Million Downloads

Surge in Malicious Android Apps on Google Play with 42 Million Downloads

First seen 5 Nov 2025, 17:08 UTC •BleepingcomputerInfosecurity-Magazine •79% similarity •38.1

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A report from Zscaler indicates a 67% increase in malware targeting Android devices from June 2024 to May 2025. During this period, 239 malicious apps bypassed Google Play's security filters and were downloaded over 42 million times. The report highlights a shift in threat actors' tactics towards exploiting mobile payments through various methods, including phishing and SIM-swapping.

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