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Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUP) detections increased by nearly 75% in the June to November 2025 period compared to the December to May period.

January 1, 2026

Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUP) detections increased by nearly 75% in the June to November 2025 period compared to the December to May period. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Malwarebytes in January 2026. It covers topics including PUPs, Mobile Threats. The original data appears in Android mobile adware surges in second half of 2025 . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 12/17/2025

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What does this statistic say?

Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUP) detections increased by nearly 75% in the June to November 2025 period compared to the December to May period. This data was published by Malwarebytes and covers PUPs, Mobile Threats.

Where does this data come from?

This statistic comes from Android mobile adware surges in second half of 2025 , published by Malwarebytes on January 1, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/mobile/2025/12/android-threats-in-2025-when-your-phone-becomes-the-main-attack-surface.

What cybersecurity topics does this cover?

This statistic relates to PUPs, Mobile Threats. Browse more statistics on PUPs or from Malwarebytes.

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