🦠 Ransomware & Malware

Mobile Malware's 2025 Firmware Takeover: Backdoors Baked Right In

Everyone figured mobile threats would plateau after years of adware fatigue. Nope—2025 flipped the script with firmware backdoors and banking Trojan booms, turning everyday devices into cybercrime goldmines.

Kaspersky chart of mobile malware detections and trends in 2025

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Adware still dominates at 62%, but Trojans like banking malware surged dramatically. 𝕏
  • Firmware backdoors like Keenadu mark a dangerous new era of pre-installed threats. 𝕏
  • 14M+ attacks blocked; expect supply-chain hacks to define 2026 mobile security. 𝕏
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Originally reported by Securelist Kaspersky

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