The Rise of Mobile
Banking Fraud
Mobile banking fraud no longer begins a the server; it begins on your mobile device.
Our zLabs team analyzed 34 active malware families targeting 1,243 financial apps across 90 countries, revealing how attackers hijack legitimate mobile banking apps to commit fraud.
Banking trojan attacks on Android smartphones increased 56 percent in 2025. The number of unique trojan banker installation packages rose to 255,090 — a 271 percent increase over 2024 alone. Online fraud within financial services increased 21 percent between 2024 and 2025, with one in every 20 verification attempts now deemed fraudulent.
Impact of Inadequate Mobile Security
Employee Mobile Device Breach
Unauthorized Network Access
Employee Credential Theft
Customer Data Theft
Unauthorized Account Access
Leaked Sensitive Information
Mobile Banking
App Breach
Credential Theft
Account Takeover
Fraudulent Transactions
Financial Loss
Regulatory Fines
Revolutionize Banking Security
Proactive Defense Against
Sophisticated Banking Cyber Threats
These threats highlight the sophisticated methods cybercriminals use to target banking institutions, demanding proactive measures to safeguard both devices and applications.
Mobile Endpoint Protection for
Secure Banking Transactions
Mobile Threat Defense (MTD)
protects employee devices and customer-facing apps from evolving threats with privacy-first security.
Key Benefits:
- Enable secure, risk-based access
- Quarantine non-compliant devices
- Block phishing and malware
- Monitor device risks continuously
Mobile Application Protection Suite (MAPS)
secures apps with Mobile Application Security Testing (MAST), App Shielding, Key Protection, and Runtime Protection (RASP).
Key Benefits:
- Prevent app cloning and fraud
- Block malware targeting devices
- Limit usage on untrusted devices
- Ensure banking compliance
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