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Nearly half of the active malware families have financial extortion capabilities, including ransomware that can encrypt files on the device.

PublisherZimperium
Report2026 Mobile Banking Heist Report
Published19 March 2026
TopicsRansomware, Extortion, Malware, Financial Apps, Financial Services

Published by Zimperium in 2026 Mobile Banking Heist Report, 19 March 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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