239 malicious applications were identified on the Google Play Store, collectively downloaded over 42 million times.
239 malicious applications were identified on the Google Play Store, collectively downloaded over 42 million times. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by ZScaler in November 2025. It covers topics including Mobile Malware, App Security, Google Play. The original data appears in Zscaler ThreatLabz 2025 Mobile, IoT, & OT Threat Report . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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239 malicious applications were identified on the Google Play Store, collectively downloaded over 42 million times. This data was published by ZScaler and covers Mobile Malware, App Security, Google Play.
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This statistic comes from Zscaler ThreatLabz 2025 Mobile, IoT, & OT Threat Report , published by ZScaler on November 9, 2025. You can view the original report at https://www.zscaler.com/campaign/threatlabz-mobile-iot-ot-report.
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This statistic relates to Mobile Malware, App Security, Google Play. Browse more statistics on Mobile Malware or from ZScaler.