India tops Apac with 18,187 mobile threat detections in Q1 2026

India recorded the highest number of mobile threat detections among eight Asia-Pacific markets in the first quarter of 2026, with 18,187 cases, according to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. Indonesia followed with 15,163 detections.

Kaspersky said attackers are using fake promotions, phishing pages, fraudulent surveys and malicious ads distributed via messaging apps, SMS, social media and fake job or crypto offers to steal credentials. The Rewardsteal Trojan, disguised as reward apps, and a resurgence of the Thamera Trojan, which hijacks devices to create fraudulent social media accounts, were noted.

Across the eight markets, average detections per affected user rose 49% year-on-year to 7.3, even as the total number of affected users fell, indicating attackers are focusing on fewer targets with repeated strikes. Kaspersky warned of increasingly sophisticated mobile threats combining stealth, persistent malware and AI-powered deception.