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Why Take9 Won’t Improve Cybersecurity

Schneier on Security

And third, using flawed mental shortcuts, like believing PDFs to be safer than Microsoft Word documents, or that mobile devices are safer than computers for opening suspicious emails. We’re using security awareness campaigns to cover up bad system design. The second is habits: people doing what they always do.

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Report Identifies More Than 250 Evil Twin Mobile Applications

Security Boulevard

The Satori Threat Intelligence Team funded by HUMAN Security, a provider of a platform thwarting bot-based attacks, today disclosed it has uncovered a massive ad fraud operation involving the setting up of “evil twins” of applications found in the Google Play Store.

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SIM Swappers Try Bribing T-Mobile and Verizon Staff $300

Security Boulevard

The post SIM Swappers Try Bribing T-Mobile and Verizon Staff $300 appeared first on Security Boulevard. Not OK: SMS 2FA — Widespread spam targets carrier employees, as scrotes try harder to evade two-factor authentication.

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Road Tolls Scams Rise on FBI's Radar; Public Warned Against Smishing

SecureWorld News

Cybersecurity professionals further emphasize the importance of public awareness and proactive measures: Education: Informing the public about the nature of smishing scams is crucial. Technological defenses: Utilizing mobile security solutions that can detect and block potential phishing attempts adds an additional layer of protection.

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World Backup Day: A Clarion Call for Cyber Resilience

SecureWorld News

Don't overlook mobile and shadow data Modern IT environments extend well beyond servers and cloud storage. Tim Roddy, VP of Product Advocacy at Zimperium, points to a growing blind spot, saying, "Cybercriminals now take on a mobile-first attack strategy targeting mobile devices with sophisticated threats."

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March Madness Meets Cyber Mayhem: How Cybercriminals Are Playing Offense this Season

SecureWorld News

Mobile madness: the sneaky side of cyber scams With fans constantly checking scores, streaming games, and logging into betting apps, mobile devices are a major attack surface. Fake betting apps, fraudulent login pages, and malicious streaming links can easily bypass traditional security layers.

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Mobile Phishing Attacks Explode, Enterprise Devices Targeted

Security Boulevard

Mobile phishing attacks are on the rise, with 82% of phishing sites now targeting mobile devices, marking a 7% increase over the past three years. The post Mobile Phishing Attacks Explode, Enterprise Devices Targeted appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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