{"id":227111,"date":"2026-03-19T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/19\/financial-brands-targeted-in-global-mobile-banking-malware-surge\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T12:25:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T16:25:19","slug":"financial-brands-targeted-in-global-mobile-banking-malware-surge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/19\/financial-brands-targeted-in-global-mobile-banking-malware-surge\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial Brands Targeted in Global Mobile Banking Malware Surge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Financial Brands Targeted in Global Mobile Banking Malware Surge<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.infosecurity-magazine.com\/news\/financial-brands-mobile-banking\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-03-19 10:30:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.infosecurity-magazine.com<\/a><\/p>\n

A global surge in mobile banking malware targeting 1243 financial brands across 90 countries is reshaping the fraud landscape, with attacks now originating primarily on user devices,\u00a0according to Zimperium zLabs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Zimperium’s\u00a0latest report examined 34 active malware families affecting apps with more than three billion downloads, revealing what analysts describe as industrialised, large-scale campaigns.<\/p>\n

These operations are reportedly evolving faster than traditional banking defences, driven by widespread code sharing and low barriers to entry for attackers.<\/p>\n

Devices as Primary Battleground<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mobile banking is now the dominant channel for consumers, Zimperium said, with 54% relying on apps to manage accounts. As usage has increased, so has exposure to risk.<\/p>\n

The report highlights a sharp rise in malicious activity, including a 56% increase in Android banking trojan attacks in 2025 and a 271% jump in unique malware packages to 255,090. Online fraud rose 21% between 2024 and 2025, while one\u00a0in 20 verification attempts is now considered fraudulent. Overall, 80% of fraud occurs through online or mobile platforms.<\/p>\n

“Mobile banking applications are absolutely a prime target,” Boris Cipot, senior security engineer at Black Duck, commented. “As the research shows, more than 1200 financial apps are currently under active attack, and malware-driven fraud has increased 67% year over year.”<\/p>\n

Attackers are exploiting weak points in mobile applications. More than 60% of banking apps lack basic code protection, allowing criminals to reverse engineer systems and tailor attacks before targeting users.<\/p>\n

Malware Capabilities Outpace Traditional Defences<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Modern malware has progressed beyond credential theft, Zimperium warned, enabling attackers to control devices and operate within legitimate banking sessions. As a result, fraudulent activity often appears indistinguishable from normal user behaviour.<\/p>\n

Read more on mobile banking fraud: GodFather Malware Upgraded to Hijack…<\/p>\n

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