Mobile Security stories

According to ESET, as people are increasingly dependent on the internet to work, communicate, shop and entertain themselves, scammers are also taking advantage of the new normal to lure victims.>>

93% of these attacks originated in a device network, which includes attempts to trick users into installing a malicious payload via infected websites or URLs, or to steal users’ credentials.>>

Sophos Intercept X for Mobile has capabilities in protecting Android, iOS and Chrome OS users from known and never before seen mobile threats.>>

“With this latest version of ESET Mobile Security, we want to ensure our users feel completely secure when performing financial transactions on their devices, in addition to being protected from malware and phishing attempts.">>

Australian organisations take an average of 200 days to identify a breach and another 81 days to contain them, both longer periods than a year ago. >>

Hidden apps are projected to be the cornerstone of the mobile sneak attack, with the McAfee report finding nearly 50% of all malicious activities in 2019 were from hidden apps.>>

"As well as being inappropriate use of a work device, these sites are more likely to harbour malware or other malicious threats that lead to a compromise.">>

With over 320 million monthly active users of OPPO’s ColorOS, and a rapidly expanding online presence, cybersecurity is top of mind for the mobile phone manufacturer.>>

New security for Chrome OS and mobile threat defence for Android and iOS devices protects users from new fleeceware applications uncovered by SophosLabs. >>

About 90 percent of text messages are read within three minutes of receipt and we’re seven times more likely to respond to a text than an email. >>

The attack affected fewer than a dozen websites that focus on content related to the Uighur community. >>

Check Point Research discovered the vulnerability impacts phones from Samsung, Huawei, LG, and Sony.>>

"Think about it, unsecured Wi-Fi, spoofing, phishing attacks, ransomware, spyware... mobile devices make for the perfect target.">>

The workforce is more reliant than ever on business-critical applications, which can access confidential information from multiple devices at any time and anywhere. >>

Tenable has introduced 19 new technology integrations to its Cyber Exposure Ecosystem on an open platform in a bid to better protect against security risks.>>

The workforce is more reliant than ever on business-critical applications, accessing confidential information from multiple devices anytime, anywhere. >>

In the case of a threat or compromise, intelligence insights can help administrators decide when to lock down an individual endpoint and deny access corporate data.>>

This provides greater assurances that the identity in the certificate matches the identity associated with the Intune policy set forth for the device/user. >>

Attackers are allegedly gaining access to users’ WhatsApp accounts by using the default voicemail PIN to access voice authentication codes.>>

The fastest-of-the-fastest growing apps focus on identity-driven security, indicating that companies are taking Zero Trust seriously. >>

This is an age where it is critical to achieve comprehensive cybersecurity without invading users’ privacy, hindering their mobility, or impeding their efficiency. >>

When employees do their holiday shopping on company resources, security teams have a challenge with the surge in browsing and online transactions.>>

The report explores changes in the threat landscape over the past year, uncovering trends and how they are expected to impact cybersecurity in 2019. >>

"Data has become big business, creating massive revenue streams for those who can understand it.">>