Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The post IBM Addresses AI, Quantum Security Risks with New Platform appeared first on Security Boulevard. IBM is rolling out Guardian Data Security Center, a framework designed to give enterprises the tools they need to address the emerging cyberthreats that come the ongoing development of generative AI and quantum computing.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 10, 2025

Confusingly, even legitimate businesses now lean on outreach tactics that have long been favored by online scammers—asking people to scan QR codes, download mobile apps, and trade direct messages with, essentially, strangers. READ THE REPORT Here are some of the key findings: 77% of people worry about mobile scams and threats.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 4, 2025

For people in a domestic abuse situation, public figures, or those of interest to resourceful cyberattackers, a history of calls and frequent callers falling in the wrong hands can put people at physical risk or even compromise national security. Follow the steps to disable Call Filter.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

One hundred twenty-seven apps varied in what the apps were allowed to access on users’ mobile phones, 49 of which had additional permissions deemed “dangerous” by Google. are at higher privacy risk. We present the first large-scale measurement study of geodifferences in the mobile app ecosystem.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 8, 2025

The post SMBs Know Theyre At Risk, but Most Arent Embracing AI appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 3, 2025

Up to one in five of the most popular mobile VPNs for iOS last year are owned by Chinese companies that do their best to hide the fact. Mobile VPNs are apps that connect your smartphone to the internet via different computers around the world. The company developed several mobile apps for Innovative Connecting Pte.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 1, 2025

Approov: Securing cloud-mobile APIs Ted Miracco, CEO of Approov, painted a vivid picture of modern mobile risk: Your mobile app is under attack the moment it talks to the cloud especially over public Wi-Fi. The moment an intruder touches one, high-fidelity alerts are triggered. Approovs solution? Bottom line?

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Krebs on Security

MAY 19, 2021

Many online services allow users to reset their passwords by clicking a link sent via SMS, and this unfortunately widespread practice has turned mobile phone numbers into de facto identity documents. Which means losing control over one thanks to a divorce, job termination or financial crisis can be devastating.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

But in a response filed today (PDF), prosecutors in Seattle said Wagenius was a flight risk, partly because prior to his arrest he was searching online for how to defect to countries that do not extradite to the United States. government military which country will not hand me over” -“U.S. million customers. .”

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 30, 2025

Recent Malwarebytes threat research data reveals a sharp rise in mobile threats across the board, with malware targeting Android devices up 151%. Now attackers are amping up the volume and sophistication of mobile threats. Mobile security can’t be an afterthought. They’re building ecosystems. The takeaway?

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Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2025

Researchers found a set of vulnerabilities in Apples AirPlay SDK that put billions of users at risk of their devices being taking over. On top of that, these vulnerabilities may allow unauthorized access to sensitive data and local files, making them a serious risk that demands immediate attention.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Cybercriminals are shifting their focus from emails to text messages, using mishing a more deceptive form of phishing to target mobile users and infiltrate corporate networks, according to new security research by Zimperium. Zimperium found that mishing activity peaked in August 2024, with over 1,000 daily attacks recorded. What is mishing?

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The move comes amid growing concerns that DeepSeek's generative AI capabilities pose a national security risk due to its direct links to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and China Mobile, a Chinese government-owned entity already banned by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for security concerns. What's next?

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 25, 2023

19, 2023, someone targeted a T-Mobile phone number belonging to a Kroll employee “in a highly sophisticated ‘SIM swapping’ attack.” ” T-Mobile has not yet responded to requests for comment. . ” T-Mobile has not yet responded to requests for comment.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2025

When renewable energy becomes a security risk Some people are concerned about whether solar panels will operate after periods of cloudy weather, others are more concerned about whether they can be remotely accessed. Remediation: Implement supply chain risk assessments for all solar components.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 3, 2025

Not one but several worried parents that tracked their children by using T-Mobile tracking devices suddenly found that they were looking at the location of random other children. T-Mobile sells a small GPS tracker called SyncUP , which can be used to track, among others, the locations of young children who dont have cell phones yet.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 3, 2020

A California company that helps telemarketing firms avoid getting sued for violating a federal law that seeks to curb robocalls has leaked the phone numbers, email addresses and passwords of all its customers, as well as the mobile phone numbers and other data on people who have hired lawyers to go after telemarketers.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 23, 2025

According to the State of Data Security Report: Quantifying AI's Impact on Data Risk , 99% of organizations analyzed had sensitive data exposed to AI tools due to misconfigurations, permissive access controls, and a lack of visibility across cloud environments. Personnel seems to be a key inhibitor, and this pain will only grow."

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 24, 2025

That warning has prompted discussion across the cybersecurity community, including from former CISA Director Jen Easterly , who emphasized vigilance and resilience in the face of global instability in this LinkedIn post: Destructive malware and mobile surveillance: Iran's capabilities Iran's cyber arsenal includes more than basic espionage.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 31, 2025

Encryption and automation reduce the risk of human error and ensure consistency. Don't overlook mobile and shadow data Modern IT environments extend well beyond servers and cloud storage. He advocates for proactive mobile threat defense to protect data before it ever reaches backup systems.

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Security Affairs

MAY 20, 2025

South Korean mobile network operator SK Telecom revealed that the security breach disclosed in April began in 2022. SK Telecom is South Koreas largest wireless telecom company, a major player in the countrys mobile and tech landscape. The telecom giant detected an infection of its systems at 11 PM on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 13, 2025

The post Zero-Click Flaw in Microsoft Copilot Illustrates AI Agent, RAG Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard. Microsoft fixed the security flaw.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 9, 2025

In this post, Tenable security engineers Arnie Cabral and Jason Schavel share how you can use risk-based metrics. It's about understanding business risk and prioritizing actions that reduce the potential for attack. They offer an overview of quantifiable risk across different business units and asset groups.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 24, 2025

House banned WhatsApp on official devices over security concerns, citing risks flagged by the Chief Administrative Officer. ” “House staff are NOT allowed to download or keep the WhatsApp application on any House device, including any mobile, desktop, or web browser versions of its products.”

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 30, 2022

A recent spate of SMS phishing attacks from one cybercriminal group has spawned a flurry of breach disclosures from affected companies, which are all struggling to combat the same lingering security threat: The ability of scammers to interact directly with employees through their mobile devices. In an Aug.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2025

Phishing plays straight out of the cybercrime playbook "March Madness brings heightened cybersecurity risks this year, especially with the expansion of sports gambling beyond traditional office pools creating new attack vectors for credential harvesting and financial fraud," warns J.

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Perhaps most importantly to the average car owner, Reviver said Rplate owners can renew their registration online through the Reviver mobile app. More important are the security risks. That’s it? Right now, an Rplate for a personal vehicle (the battery version) runs to $19.95 a month for 48 months, which will total $975.60

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 14, 2023

KrebsOnSecurity received a nice bump in traffic this week thanks to tweets from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) about “ juice jacking ,” a term first coined here in 2011 to describe a potential threat of data theft when one plugs their mobile device into a public charging kiosk.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

They started developing entire mobile apps on Android that could provide the same level of theft. These decoy apps are often hosted on less popular mobile app stores, as the protections of the Google Play store often flag and remove these apps, should they ever sneak onto the marketplace. A low number of reviews may signal a decoy app.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 28, 2025

We dont just report on phone securitywe provide it Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Keep threats off your mobile devices by downloading Malwarebytes for iOS , and Malwarebytes for Android today.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

And QR codes get typically read by mobile devices, which—unfortunately—still get overlooked when it comes to installing security software. Use anti-malware protection on your devices Your mobile devices are in need of protection just as much as your computer. Using QR codes in snail mail offers the criminals a few advantages.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Combining official-looking Google search ads with specially-crafted PayPal pay links, makes this scheme particularly dangerous on mobile devices due to their screen size limitation and likelihood of not having security software. There are also security solutions that can block ads and malicious links, such as Malwarebytes for mobile devices.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The security breach poses a major national security risk. requests for communications data, according to people familiar with the matter, which amounts to a major national security risk.” T-Mobile detected recent infiltration attempts but confirmed no unauthorized system access occurred, and no sensitive data was compromised.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

There are many reasons not to use stalkerware, but the risk of getting exposed yourself seems to be a recurring deterrent, according to a new investigaton. By definition, stalkerware is a term used to describe the toolssoftware programs and mobile appsthat enable someone to secretly spy on another persons private life via their mobile device.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 28, 2025

Risk-Free Testing for Developers These numbers are utilized by app developers and quality assurance teams to test login / OTP flow without registering new numbers. E-Commerce Power Users Offer free claims or coupons to new account users without the risk of being banned due to copycat numbers.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 10, 2025

For much of Monday, users could not load the X mobile app, the X website, or log into the services from their phones or laptops. We dont just report on threatswe remove them Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. We get attacked every day, but this was done with a lot of resources.

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Google Security

MAY 13, 2025

Whether youre an at-risk individual such as a journalist, elected official, or public figure or you just prioritize security, Advanced Protection gives you the ability to activate Googles strongest security for mobile devices, providing greater peace of mind that youre protected against the most sophisticated threats.

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