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Mobile Security

Issued by: Dark Reading

Attackers are increasingly targeting users through their mobile devices, attacking vulnerabilities in services that are built into applications and mounting increasing numbers of SMS phishing attacks. That’s according to mobile security firm Zimperium’s 2023 “Global Mobile Threat Report,” which also found that the average number of unique mobile malware samples grew 51% in 2022, totaling…

Mobile Security

Issued by: Help Net Security

Talon Cyber Security introduced TalonWork Mobile, a version of its TalonWork browser made specifically for mobile endpoints. With TalonWork Mobile, customers can extend secure access and control to the mobile endpoints that are used to connect to corporate resources and data, yet are historically unmanaged by organizations. Talon is the first secure enterprise browser provider…

Network Security

Issued by: Help Net Security

Recommendations to enhance subscriber privacy in 5G

There are clear benefits of 5G SIM capabilities to protect the most prominent personal data involved in mobile communications, according to the Trusted Connectivity Alliance. Addressing privacy risks The IMSI, known as a Subscription Permanent Identifier (SUPI) in 5G, is the unique identifier allocated to an individual SIM by an MNO. Despite representing highly personal…

Network Security

Issued by: Help Net Security

Secure 5G networks: EU toolbox of risk mitigating measures

EU Member States have identified risks and vulnerabilities at national level and published a joint EU risk assessment. Through the toolbox, the Member States are committing to move forward in a joint manner based on an objective assessment of identified risks and proportionate mitigating measures. “Europe has everything it takes to lead the technology race….

Mobile Security

Issued by: Blog Malwarebytes

The new landscape of pre-installed mobile malware: malicious code within

Here’s a scary thought: Mobile devices may soon come with pre-installed malware on required system apps. While it might sound like a grim foretelling, pre-installed mobile malware is an unfortunate reality of the future. In the past, we’ve seen pre-installed malware with the notorious Adups threat, among others. “Pre-installed” means the malware comes already installed…

Mobile Security

Issued by: Symantec Blog

Android malware on Google Play adds devices to botnet

We have encountered a new and highly prevalent type of Android malware (detected as Android.Sockbot) posing as apps on Google Play and later adding compromised devices into a botnet. So far we have identified at least eight such apps, with an install base ranging from 600,000 to 2.6 million devices. This malware appears primarily targeting…

Network Security

Issued by: Security Intelligence

iOS 11 in the Enterprise: Get Your iPads Ready

While some are in back-to-school mode and others are getting ready for football, we’re gearing up for the latest mobile operating systems to hit the market. With the Apple iOS 11 release right around the corner, the time is now for IT and security leaders to zero in on their Apple iOS management strategy to…