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IT threat evolution in Q1 2026. Mobile statistics

·Source: Securelist (Kaspersky)

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Executive Summary

This report contains mobile threat statistics for Q1 2026, along with noteworthy discoveries and quarterly trends: new versions of SparkCat and Triada.

Analysis

This report contains mobile threat statistics for Q1 2026, along with noteworthy discoveries and quarterly trends: new versions of SparkCat and Triada.
Source Attribution

Originally published by Securelist (Kaspersky) on May 18, 2026.

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