A 67% rise in mobile malware, expanding IoT botnets, and risks across cellular-connected devices are broadening the enterprise attack surface.

Android malware surges as IoT/OT risks continue to grow

Explore the latest mobile, IoT, and OT trends and insights from Zscaler ThreatLabz, based on data from the world’s largest inline security cloud.

 

In this report, you’ll learn the latest about:

  • Top mobile, IoT, and OT trends, targets, and tactics worldwide
  • Mobile spyware and banking malware families to watch out for in 2025–2026
  • Risks in cellular-connected mobile and IoT environments
  • Predictions on what's next for the future of mobile and IoT threats
  • Zero trust strategies and best practices to reduce risk
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Key mobile and IoT/OT stats from Zscaler

67%

rise in Android malware

Top 3

IoT malware targets: manufacturing, transportation, and arts, media, and education

42M

downloads of 239 malicious apps on Google Play Store