Banking Trojans Now Make Up 56.4% of Android Malware

Point Wild's Q3 2026 Android Malware Trend Report found banking trojans account for 56.4% of detected Android malware, many evolving into remote-access tools. Attackers use generative AI to navigate devices and bypass Play Protect, plus sideloaded APKs, Wireless Debugging exploits and NFC relay attacks for fraud.

• Banking trojans are 56.4% of detected Android malware in Q3 2026
• RemControl tricks users into disabling Play Protect; RatHat uses AI to bypass locks
• SpyNote RAT and WindRelay campaigns pair remote access with NFC relay fraud
• Sideloaded APKs and Wireless Debugging exploits are key infection paths