The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

At the start of this week, word got out that hackers claimed to have seized personal data for as many as 100 million T-Mobile patrons. Related: Kaseya hack worsens supply chain risk. According to the attackers, this was a configuration issue on an access point T-Mobile used for testing. This was not a sophisticated attack.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 15, 2021

Our mobile devices are not just a means to communicate with others. Mobile security is often overlooked by many technology users, who dismiss the reality of security risks brought by careless interactions with the digital world. Threat actors know that users often behave recklessly with their smart devices. Back up data.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 19, 2024

Once an attacker has successfully hijacked their victim’s mobile number, they can use it to send and receive calls and messages (and the victim can’t). SIM swapping can be done in a number of ways, but perhaps the most common involves a social engineering attack on the victim’s carrier.

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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. These can be vehicles for delivering malware, committing fraud, or harvesting valuable data.

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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. Key takeaways: Shifting risks.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

In each attack, the victims saw their email and financial accounts compromised after suffering an unauthorized SIM-swap, wherein attackers transferred each victim’s mobile phone number to a new device that they controlled. Prosecutors say Noah Michael Urban of Palm Coast, Fla., Twilio disclosed in Aug.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Here are three risk mitigation imperatives that can help organizations get a better handle on these latest risks and threats. The latest bill to address data threats is the RESTRICT Act , also known as the Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information and Communications Technology Act.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 8, 2022

Verizon’s 2022 Mobile Security Index Report – Confirming what we all suspected. What happens when you combine a pandemic that forces most businesses into a remote work environment, coupled with increased mobile device use for many daily tasks? Mobile devices are now the primary means of communication and other activities.

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Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

The risks to the privacy of Australian customers are at an all-time high, as the nation has reported the highest percentage of mobile threats globally, standing at 26.9%. The average Australian netizen uses web-based mobile apps to browse, entertain, communicate, and shop online. Australian Mobile Cybersecurity in 2022.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 13, 2018

With our affiliations and preferences put in play by search engines and social media, we’re perfect patsies for social engineering. Related article: Is your mobile device spying on you? Keating, vice president of product strategy at Zimperium , a Dallas-based supplier of mobile device security systems.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Social Engineering: Investigate the human element of cybersecurity by exploring social engineering techniques and tactics used to manipulate individuals. Mobile Security: Research the unique security challenges posed by mobile devices, including app vulnerabilities, data leakage, and mobile malware.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

When assessing the overall security of cloud storage and choosing a solution tailored to your business, it helps to determine its features, potential risks, security measures, and other considerations. CSP collaboration improves the security environment where there’s a need to mitigate the emerging risks quickly and comprehensively.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2022

New research from security firm CloudSEK shows that more than 3,200 mobile applications were leaking Twitter API (Application Program Interface) keys, which can be used to gain access and take over user accounts. These soldiers come from vulnerabilities in mobile applications.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

However, critical security risks and threats inherent in cloud environments come alongside the myriad benefits. This blog aims to dissect the nuances of cloud security risks , shedding light on the challenges commonly faced when securing digital assets in the cloud. Who’s Responsible for Security in the Cloud?

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

Here are some tips for creating an effective security policy: Assess security needs: Evaluate your current security landscape and identify potential risks. These steps dramatically reduce the risk of unauthorised access, even if a perpetrator compromises a password. To conduct an effective security audit, start by defining its scope.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2019

The second is through an unauthorized SIM swap , a form of fraud in which scammers bribe or trick employees at mobile phone stores into seizing control of the target’s phone number and diverting all texts and phone calls to the attacker’s mobile device.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 16, 2023

But after the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, the focus of hackers has shifted more towards the smart phones with more phishing and social engineering attacks recorded in a 2nd quarter of 2022. trillion by 2025, and among the guestimate, half of the amount is expected to be made through phishing targeting mobiles and tablets.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

BFSI organizations are increasingly relying on data products to enrich data and enhance fraud reduction and risk management strategies. The post How to Enrich Data for Fraud Reduction, Risk Management and Mitigation in BFSI appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Some methods include: SIM Swapping: The attacker uses social engineering to convince a cell phone provider to switch the number to the attacker’s SIM card to gain access to the OTP sent to the trusted user. Social Engineering: An attacker logs in with a user’s credentials and the real user gets sent an OTP.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

Zack Allen is director of threat intelligence for ZeroFOX , a Baltimore-based company that helps customers detect and respond to risks found on social media and other digital channels. Allen said it matters little to the attackers if the first few social engineering attempts fail. A phishing page (helpdesk-att[.]com)

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Whether your business has 20 or thousands of employees, vulnerability scanning is a fundamental necessity to help drive out risk. The holidays can bring an influx of activity occurring on endpoints, from processing transactions to customer interactions, and more, potentially introducing new risks. Don’t overlook mobile security.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 16, 2023

Deletion of old records is also vital as it helps in cutting down the attack surface to minimize privacy risks. Following basic cybersecurity hygiene by students and staff while sharing the data is also important, as it avoids being targeted by phishing scams or other type of social engineering attacks.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 8, 2024

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

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SecureList

MAY 6, 2024

Amid the current threat landscape, Kaspersky has conducted a comprehensive analysis of the financial risks, pinpointing key trends and providing recommendations to effectively mitigate risks and enhance security posture. Agent was the most active mobile malware family, making up 38% of all Android attacks. of attacks.

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Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Currently, most initial access attempts are carried out with social engineering, commonly phishing. Mobile security All this makes it harder to exploit a desktop end user, but in a mobile world its very different. These are common misconceptions about mobile devices. What’s the attack? Why is that?

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

If you’re the parent of a gamer, or if you’re a gamer yourself, it’s important to learn about the risks. Many gamers are unaware of the cybersecurity risks that they face. Phishing and social engineering. Gaming is now an online social activity. As such, downloading a pirated game simply isn’t worth the risk.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 29, 2023

As attacks continue to evolve, harnessing AI and advanced social engineering techniques for increasingly sophisticated, stealthy attacks, many. Email is one of the most important communication tools used today. It’s also a powerful, accessible, effective and low-cost tool for cybercriminals to use.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Image: Shutterstock.com Three different cybercriminal groups claimed access to internal networks at communications giant T-Mobile in more than 100 separate incidents throughout 2022, new data suggests. Each advertises their claimed access to T-Mobile systems in a similar way. ” or “ Tmo up!

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Their activities focused on using AI for reconnaissance, social engineering, scripting, and evading detection. AI promises benefits but also risks. According to Microsoft , the disrupted threat actors were affiliated with China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2023

Privacy Affairs claims data in the set can be used in social engineering attacks and doxxing. Phone numbers, in particular, could leave someone open to identification or SIM swap attacks on their mobile network provider. Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. How bad is this? Stay safe out there!

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Given the ubiquity of SMS-enabled mobile phones and the fact that no additional applications are needed for this method, it is likely the most prevalent authentication method. When accessing a mobile application, typically, the mere act of placing the call suffices for the application to automatically authorize the entry.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 28, 2020

This is a question of whether you have permission to inventory, classify, and perform a risk analysis on the networks supporting a home user’s environment. These are off limits regardless of where the BYOD is located, and organizations should use a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution to provide email segmentation and data management.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2023

As enterprise IT environments have expanded to include mobile and IoT devices and cloud and edge technology, new types of tests have emerged to address new risks, but the same general principles and techniques apply. If an attacker can breach a network, the risks are very high. Complete Guide & Steps.

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Google Security

MAY 15, 2024

In addition to our new suite of advanced theft protection features to help keep your device and data safe in the case of theft, we’re also focusing increasingly on providing additional protections against mobile financial fraud and scams. These features require device OEM integration and compatible hardware.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 29, 2023

Kroll, a leading provider of risk management and financial consulting services, finds itself in the midst of dealing with the consequences of a recent and alarming security breach. The breach originated from a SIM swapping attack, a method in which malicious actors fraudulently take control of a victim's phone number.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6 CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6

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