Over 461 billion soums worth of fraud prevented in banks: more than 18 million operations blocked
In the first 6 months of 2026 in Uzbekistan, the use of banking apps was restricted on 1.28 million devices due to the detection of malware.
In the first 6 months of 2026 in Uzbekistan, through antifraud and antivirus systems introduced in commercial banks, more than 18 million fraudulent operations with a total value of more than 461 billion soums were prevented, and devices with malicious software were blocked.
According to the Central Bank, the highest indicators for restricted operations were recorded in the following banks:
Also, antivirus systems designed to detect malicious software on devices are operating in the mobile applications of commercial banks. These systems detect malicious APK files and programs and serve to reduce the risks associated with using bank applications from such devices.
These systems are aimed at early detection and restriction of suspicious operations, as well as protecting bank clients' funds and mobile devices from malicious software.
