33.3 Million Cyber Attacks Targeted Mobile Devices in 2024 as Threats Surge

Smartphone security, vulnerable to all manner of attacks and fraud, is high on the list of concerns for the telecoms and mobile industry, which is holding its annual conference in Barcelona this week. On the eve of the show, Chinese company Honor has unveiled a new tool that will soon be integrated into its smartphones, allowing users to simply tap on any video they receive and ask the device to verify the video’s authenticity. Technology

Mobile Banking Attacks Tripled in 2024, Rising by 196%

According to Kaspersky’s “2024 Mobile Malware Threat Landscape” report, banking Trojan attacks targeting smartphones increased by 196% in 2024 compared to the previous year. Kaspersky announced that the report was shared with the public at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The findings reveal that cybercriminals have shifted their attack strategies by massively distributing malware to steal banking credentials. Surge in Banking Trojan Atta…

Banking data theft attacks on smartphones triple in 2024, Kaspersky reports - CAJ News Africa

JOHANNESBURG, 4th MARCH 2025, –/ Centre for African Journalists – THE number of Trojan banker attacks on smartphones surged by 196% in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to a Kaspersky report “The mobile malware threat landscape in 2024” released at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona. Cybercriminals are shifting tactics, relying on mass malware distribution to steal banking credentials. Over the past year, Kaspersky detected more…

Mobile devices are particularly popular with cyber criminals - and they can cause a lot of damage, especially in the banking fraud sector. According to a study by Kaspersky, its solutions blocked a total of 33.3 million attacks on smartphones worldwide last year, in which various types of malware and unwanted software were used. Especially in ... The article Number of attacks with banking Trojans has tripled appeared first on IT Finanzmagazin.

Enhancing Mobile Banking Security: Protecting Your Data from Cyber Threats - Cybersecurity Insiders

Mobile banking applications provide convenient access to financial services at fingertips. However, they have also become prime targets for cyber-criminals who use keyloggers and other malicious tactics to steal sensitive information such as passwords and banking credentials. To safeguard your financial data from such threats, follow these essential security measures: 1. Avoid Malicious Applications and Software Downloads Downloading application…

Marcelo Felman, Microsoft Cybersecurity Director for Latin America, warned that cybercriminals never stop evolving Luis Romero OEM-Reportex Globally, more than 410 thousand cyberattacks were detected per minute in 2024, said Marcelo Felman, Microsoft Cybersecurity Director for Latin America. He warned that cybercriminals never stop evolving, but proactivity and basic security measures can make a difference. According to Felman, criminals use ta…