The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Based on 17 million application security scans carried out in 2018, WhiteHat found a 20% increase in vulnerabilities found in the applications that organizations tested for security flaws. What’s more, based on WhiteHat’s partner, NowSecure’s insight, some 70% of mobile apps were found to leak sensitive data. Kulkarni: Exactly.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The incredibly colourful Banks Never Ask That is a collection of tips focused on four key areas of phishing danger: text messages, mobile payment app scams, email, and phone calls. A mobile phone? The game works by giving you security tips. That can only be a good thing, right? Scoping out the scams. A brick covered in egg?

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 10, 2019

These smaller institutions, much like the giants, are hustling to expand mobile banking services. Yet, they are much less well equipped to detect and repel cyber attackers, who are relentlessly seeking out and exploiting the fresh attack vectors spinning out of expansion of mobile banking. Talk more soon.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 18, 2023

Your go-to mobile apps aren’t nearly has hackproof as you might like to believe. Related: Fallout of T-Mobile hack Hackers of modest skill routinely bypass legacy security measures, even two-factor authentication, with techniques such as overlay attacks.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

While it is […] The post Malicious Actors Utilizing QR Codes to Deploy Phishing Pages to Mobile Devices appeared first on Cofense. The post Malicious Actors Utilizing QR Codes to Deploy Phishing Pages to Mobile Devices appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Dark Reading

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

KnowBe4 empowers end users by introducing security awareness and compliance training on the go at no additional cost.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

The contemporary world has witnessed the rise of the Internet and global communication, and collaboration technologies, including mobile data use and the culture of bring your own device [BYOD]. To pursue cybersecurity culture change, we recommend you to institute a cost-effective, company-wide security awareness training for your employees.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 1, 2024

A new Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) threat called "darcula" is taking advantage of encrypted mobile messaging services to unleash a wave of sophisticated smishing attacks targeting organizations across more than 100 countries. Mobile devices tend to have weaker security compared to desktop systems, making them an attractive target vector."

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 21, 2024

"March Madness is a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to deploy phishing lures, malicious apps, and social engineering tactics," warns Krishna Vishnubhotla, VP of Product Strategy at mobile security firm Zimperium. Scammers may even impersonate athletes, friends, or family claiming to need money for tickets or bets."

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The acceleration of cloud, mobility, and security initiatives proved to be critical for organizations looking … (more…). The post GUEST ESSAY: Lessons learned in 2021 as cloud services, mobility and cybersecurity collided appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Employee security awareness is the most important defense against data breaches. Related: Leveraging security standards to protect your company. Create security awareness for employees. One of the most important ways to protect against data breaches is to increase employee security awareness.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 29, 2021

It's hard to believe, but security awareness training is now being viewed through a political lens, as well. Mobile councilman refuses cybersecurity training. Mobile councilman refuses cybersecurity training. Of all Mobile city employees, only 1%, or 18 people, failed to complete the training. Mobile CTO responds.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 8, 2024

Hilltop BillTok: ByteDance mobilizing addicted user base, as U.S. The post TikTok Ban Incoming — but ByteDance Fights Back appeared first on Security Boulevard. TikTok ban steamrolls through Capitol Hill after unanimous committee vote.

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SecureList

MAY 6, 2024

Mobile malware The number of Android users attacked by banking malware increased by 32% compared to the previous year. Agent was the most active mobile malware family, making up 38% of all Android attacks. Users in Turkey were the most targeted, with 2.98% encountering mobile banking malware. of attacks. pp compared to 2022.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 20, 2023

— CybeReady, a global leader in security awareness training, today announced the release of its informative guide, “Five Workforce Security Strategies to Consider During Summer Holidays.” So, as we unwind on vacation over the next few months, vigilance and adherence to security protocols are paramount.

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Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

October 2023’s Cyber Security Awareness Month led to a flurry of blog posts about a new attack called Quishing (QR Code phishing) and how new AI powered email gateways can potentially block these attacks. Mobile security All this makes it harder to exploit a desktop end user, but in a mobile world its very different.

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Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2024

The company designs and develops digital imaging products for use in mobile phones, laptops, netbooks and webcams, security and surveillance cameras, entertainment, automotive and medical imaging systems. OmniVision Technologies Inc. In 2023, the imaging sensors manufacturer was the victim of a Cactus ransomware attack.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Back in the day, security training was largely reserved for IT security specialists and then extended to include IT personnel in general. These days, all employees need to be well educated in security best practices and good habits if the organization wishes to steer clear of ransomware and malware. Security culture assessment.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

He found that the offending fraudsters are targeting users who lack a high level of security awareness. John Bambenek, a handler at SANS Internet Storm Center, disclosed the phishing campaign on 4 January. As he told Threatpost : “This is an untargeted phishing campaign. They are not going after the most sophisticated users.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Among all the mobile platforms, Apple's iOS stands out as a significant focus for these hackers. Apple recently issued an emergency security update in response to actively exploited iOS Zero-Day vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-42824 and CVE-2023-5217). Apple's relentless security upgrades spur attackers to continuously innovate.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Mobile Threats: The expansion of mobile threats highlights the growing need for security awareness among mobile users, particularly as attackers develop more sophisticated methods to compromise personal and corporate data.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

They may also try and convince you to provide remote access to your computer or mobile devices. Invest in security awareness training. Prevent your devices from becoming compromised by common attack vectors by investing in security awareness training. Find the best solution for your home or your business.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 12, 2021

“Be sure to constantly run security training and include mobile in those sessions,” Schless said. Users should approach any suspicious messages with extreme caution, or go straight to their IT and security teams to have them examine it first.”.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 28, 2022

For example, almost every new smartphone is advertised as “5G compatible,” with the majority of mobile subscriptions switching to 5G over the next five years. The industry is buzzing about 5G technology and its potential. With its promise of improved speed, reliability and connectivity, 5G offers a wealth of benefits.

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SC Magazine

MAY 20, 2021

For some of the Android apps that CheckPoint examined, developers were embedding connection keys for back-end cloud storage directly into the mobile application code, said Michael Isbitski, technical evangelist at Salt Security.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 6, 2021

Mobile device management (MDM) deployments haven’t exactly put the kibosh on threats to financial services. In fact, even while MDM adoption rose 50%, quarterly exposure to phishing between 2019 and 2020 jumped by 125%, according to the Lookout Financial Services Threat Report.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 17, 2022

Today’s network perimeter has evolved as workloads have moved to the cloud while non-managed, mobile devices have become the norm rather than the exception. The post Using Zero-Trust to Secure Dissolving Network Boundaries appeared first on Security Boulevard. Gaps in visibility and protection continue to widen as.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 29, 2022

And they are always going after the weakest link in a corporate security posture – weak passwords, lack of security awareness, lack of digital skills. Besides enabling artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance our security posture, it is equally important to consider customer experience.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

In this episode, Tom shows off AI generated images of a “Lonely and Sad Security Awareness Manager in a Dog Pound” and the humorous outcomes. The conversation shifts to Apple’s upcoming support for Rich Communication Services (RCS) and the potential security implications.

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Webroot

APRIL 3, 2024

10 tips to keep your identity safe online Here are some practical tips to help you keep your identity safe online: Get the latest anti-virus software Investing in reliable anti-virus software is like putting a protective shield around your devices, such as your PCs, Macs, mobile devices, Chromebooks, and tablets.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Mobile – Reports also show that mobile threats to the web and applications have gained more traction under new campaigns. Spin up more security awareness training to help minimize social engineering, phishing and other user-focused attacks. •If Commit to timely and near instant responses.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 20, 2021

A number of mobile apps give anyone with a smartphone and a few minutes of time on their hands the ability to create and distribute a deepfake video. The post Deepfakes: The Next Big Threat appeared first on Security Boulevard. The apps do the hard.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 26, 2021

I was one of millions of people recently informed that my personal information was stolen from telecom giant T-Mobile. The post If You Don’t Need Data, Don’t Keep It appeared first on Security Boulevard. While many articles have focused on what consumers should do if they were a victim of the breach (e.g.,

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2023

While the distractions and the substantial bandwidth strains associated with following the annual NCAA Tournament can damage organizations, mobile security threats have proven to be a more dangerous issue that organizations of all sizes should be particularly wary about. Mobile phishing attacks are on the rise.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

As a result, it has become vital for mobile operators to maintain their infrastructure to keep their businesses profitable and safe. The post Why the Telecom Industry Must Prioritize Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard. With this in mind, the.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

Time is of the essence in these attacks because many companies that rely on VPNs for remote employee access also require employees to supply some type of multi-factor authentication in addition to a username and password — such as a one-time numeric code generated by a mobile app or text message. Image: urlscan.io.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The latest twist: mobile network operator UScellular on Jan. The post ROUNDTABLE: Targeting the supply-chain: SolarWinds, then Mimecast and now UScellular appeared first on Security Boulevard. It’s only February, and 2021 already is rapidly shaping up to be the year of supply-chain hacks. Related: The quickening of cyber warfare.

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