Tag: mobile
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Top 16 OffSec, pen-testing, and ethical hacking certifications
Tags: access, android, antivirus, application-security, attack, authentication, blockchain, bug-bounty, business, cisco, cloud, computing, credentials, crypto, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, guide, hacker, hacking, incident response, injection, iot, jobs, kali, linux, malware, microsoft, mitigation, mobile, network, penetration-testing, RedTeam, remote-code-execution, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-assessment, sap, skills, sql, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, windowsExperiential learning Offensive security can’t be fully mastered through lectures alone. Candidates need hands-on training in lab environments to develop practical skills. Ideally, certification exams should include a practical assessment, such as developing an exploit to compromise a system.Because individuals learn OffSec techniques, such as penetration testing, in different ways, the most effective certifications offer…
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Innovations in Managing Cloud Machine Identities
Can Innovations in Machine Identity Management Reshape Cloud Security? Cloud technology has transformed the way we work, store data, and build software, revolutionizing various industries from vending to mobile automation. Nevertheless, this digital shift brings forth novel cybersecurity challenges. One particularly important aspect often overlooked is the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs). So, what exactly……
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Whatsapp plugs bug allowing RCE with spoofed filenames
Whatsapp makes for a popular attack vector: Whatsapp has been frequently targeted in the past for its popularity as an encrypted chatting platform. With over 10 billion downloads on Google Play Store alone, the platform makes for a lucrative target for threat actors.A similar security oversight was reported in July 2024 to be affecting the…
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NCSC issues warning over Chinese Moonshine and BadBazaar spyware
Two spyware variants are being used to target the mobile devices of persons of interest to Chinese intelligence, including individuals in the Taiwanese, Tibetan and Uyghur communities First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366622023/NCSC-issues-warning-over-Chinese-Moonshine-and-BadBazaar-spyware
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Apple Pay und Sicherheit was Nutzer wissen sollten
Mobile Bezahlsysteme scheinen einer der wichtigsten Trends für das Jahr 2015 zu werden dafür spricht zumindest der Boom, der durch die Veröffentlichung von Apple Pay ausgelöst wurde. Damit hat Apple etwas geschafft, woran sich andere Unternehmen schon lange die Zähne ausbeißen. First seen on welivesecurity.com Jump to article: www.welivesecurity.com/deutsch/2014/11/18/apple-pay-und-sicherheit-nutzer-wissen-sollten/
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Kids Online: Das mobile Gerät hat Schule gemacht
Das Internet hat bei Kids Schule gemacht. Deswegen sollten Eltern und Lehrer ihre Hausaufgaben zum Thema Online-Sicherheit erledigt haben. First seen on welivesecurity.com Jump to article: www.welivesecurity.com/deutsch/2015/08/28/kids-online-das-mobile-gerat-hat-schule-gemacht/
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Windows-Gefahren: Vergangenheit, Gegenwart und Zukunft
Mobile Malware befindet sich auf dem Vormarsch, doch die fragmentierte Marktsituation erschwert den Cyberkriminellen ihre Arbeit ganz im Gegensatz zu der Welt der Desktops und Laptops: Laut Net Marketshare laufen seit letztem Monat 90 Prozent der Computer unter einer Windows-Version. First seen on welivesecurity.com Jump to article: www.welivesecurity.com/deutsch/2015/05/19/windows-gefahren-vergangenheit-gegenwart-und-zukunft/
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Hackers Conceal NFC Carders Behind Apple Pay and Google Wallet
Tags: apple, cyber, cybercrime, exploit, finance, fraud, google, hacker, mobile, nfc, password, technology, vulnerabilityIn a disturbing evolution of financial fraud, cybercriminals are leveraging advanced techniques to exploit mobile payment systems such as Apple Pay and Google Wallet. Once reliant on magnetic stripe card cloning, fraudsters have adapted to breakthroughs in card security technology like chip cards and one-time passwords, exploiting vulnerabilities in contactless payments and digital wallets. By…
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Check Point Infinity überzeugt im unabhängigen KI-Sicherheitsvergleich
Check Point wurde insbesondere in den Bereichen Threat Prevention, Zero Trust Access, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Cloud Security, Mobile & Endpoint Protection als führend eingestuft. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/check-point-infinity-ueberzeugt-im-unabhaengigen-ki-sicherheitsvergleich/a40415/
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Widespread call record exposure possible due to Verizon mobile app flaw
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/widespread-call-record-exposure-possible-due-to-verizon-mobile-app-flaw
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MediaTek Releases Security Patch to Fix Vulnerabilities in Mobile and IoT Devices
MediaTek, a prominent semiconductor company specializing in mobile, IoT, and multimedia chipsets, has announced the release of critical software patches to address multiple security vulnerabilities uncovered in its products. These vulnerabilities have the potential to compromise devices running MediaTek-powered chipsets, including smartphones, tablets, AIoT devices, smart displays, OTT platforms, and TVs. The announcement comes as…
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German Mobile Proxy Dein digitaler Tarnmantel von GermanProxy.io
Tags: mobileGerman Mobile Proxy von GermanProxy.io: Sicher, anonym & ohne Einschränkungen mit echter deutscher IP dein digitaler Tarnmantel fürs Netz. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/advertorial/german-mobile-proxy-dein-digitaler-tarnmantel-von-germanproxy-io-312735.html
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Counterfeit Phones Carrying Hidden Revamped Triada Malware
The malware, first discovered in 2016, has been updated over the years, and the latest version is now hiding in the firmware of counterfeit mobile phones. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/counterfeit-phones-infected-triada-malware
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Apple Fined $162 Million by France Authorities for Mobile Ad Market Domination
French antitrust regulators have imposed a hefty fine of Euro150 million ($162.4 million) on tech giant Apple for abusing its dominant position in mobile app advertising through its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) tool. The ruling marks the first fine by regulators globally targeting Apple’s ATT feature, which controls user tracking permissions for third-party apps on…
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Das gehört in Ihr Security-Toolset
Tags: access, ai, antivirus, authentication, backup, breach, business, cloud, compliance, control, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, edr, firewall, gartner, governance, iam, identity, incident response, intelligence, iot, malware, mfa, ml, mobile, network, password, ransomware, risk, saas, service, software, spyware, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementLesen Sie, welche Werkzeuge essenziell sind, um Unternehmen gegen Cybergefahren abzusichern.Sicherheitsentscheider sind mit einer sich kontinuierlich verändernden Bedrohungslandschaft, einem zunehmend strengeren, regulatorischen Umfeld und immer komplexeren IT-Infrastrukturen konfrontiert. Auch deshalb wird die Qualität ihrer Sicherheits-Toolsets immer wichtiger.Das Problem ist nur, dass die Bandbreite der heute verfügbaren Cybersecurity-Lösungen überwältigend ist. Für zusätzliche Verwirrung sorgen dabei nicht…
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New Surge of IRS-Themed Attacks Targets Taxpayers’ Mobile Devices
As the U.S. tax filing deadline approaches, cybercriminals are intensifying their efforts to exploit taxpayers through a new wave of IRS-themed scams. Research from McAfee Labs has revealed a sharp increase in fraudulent activities targeting mobile devices, with scammers using deceptive text messages and fake IRS websites to steal personal and financial information. Mobile Attacks…
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Apple fined Euro150 million over App Tracking Transparency issues
Autorité de la concurrence, France’s antitrust watchdog, has fined Apple Euro150 million ($162 million) for using the App Tracking Transparency privacy framework to abuse its dominant market position in mobile app advertising on its devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-fined-150-million-over-app-tracking-transparency-issues/
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Apple Patches Recent Zero-Days in Older iPhones
Apple has released a hefty round of security updates for its desktop and mobile products, patching two recent zero-days in older iPhone models. The post Apple Patches Recent Zero-Days in Older iPhones appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/apple-patches-recent-zero-days-in-older-iphones/
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Moscow Metro Digital Outage: Alleged Cyberattack or Technical Failure?
The Moscow Metro website and mobile application experienced disruptions on March 31, 2023. The Moscow subway app users reported various malfunctions, including issues loading personal accounts and difficulties in accessing key features like ticket purchasing and account management. The metro website, which is an essential tool for navigating the city’s vast metro system, became unavailable…
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Privacy Roundup: Week 13 of Year 2025
Tags: access, ai, android, apple, application-security, breach, browser, cctv, chrome, cloud, cve, cybersecurity, data, detection, exploit, firmware, google, group, leak, linux, malware, microsoft, mobile, phishing, privacy, regulation, router, scam, service, software, technology, threat, tool, update, virus, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayThis is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 23 MAR 2025 – 29 MAR 2025. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes. Note: You may see some traditional “security” content mixed-in here due to the close relationship between online privacy and cybersecurity – many things may overlap;…
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Apple Fined Euro150 Million by French Regulator Over Discriminatory ATT Consent Practices
Apple has been hit with a fine of Euro150 million ($162 million) by France’s competition watchdog over the implementation of its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) privacy framework.The Autorité de la concurrence said it’s imposing a financial penalty against Apple for abusing its dominant position as a distributor of mobile applications for iOS and iPadOS devices…
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Cybersecurity Leaders Share Three Challenges Exposure Management Helps Them Solve
Tags: access, attack, automation, best-practice, breach, business, cloud, container, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, exploit, guide, infrastructure, Internet, microsoft, mobile, network, risk, risk-management, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-trustEach Monday, the Tenable Exposure Management Academy provides the practical, real-world guidance you need to shift from vulnerability management to exposure management. In this blog, we share three challenges cybersecurity leaders say exposure management helps them solve. You can read the entire Exposure Management Academy series here. Traditional vulnerability management is undergoing a transformation.…
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French regulator fines Apple $162 million for anticompetitive use of privacy tool
The French Competition Authority found that Apple exploited its dominance in the mobile app advertising market through a tool that allows iPhone and iPad users to determine when apps can monitor their online activity. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/french-anticompetitive-fine-ad-tracking
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‘Sim farms’, high heels, zombie knives: what scammers buy with the money they steal
A haul of items seized by police reveals the scale and threat of payment fraud a crime that can have significant emotional impact on victimsOn a shelf between Alexander McQueen shoes, Louis Vuitton handbags and Versace heels in the police evidence room are an 18-inch machete and a serrated <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/dec/09/google-profiting-from-sale-of-zombie-knives-in-uk-despite-claims-of-ban”>zombie knife. Alongside the expensive…
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Experts warn of the new sophisticate Crocodilus mobile banking Trojan
The new Android trojan Crocodilus exploits accessibility features to steal banking and crypto credentials, mainly targeting users in Spain and Turkey. ThreatFabric researchers discovered a new Android trojan called Crocodilus, which exploits accessibility features to steal banking and crypto credentials. >>Crocodilus enters the scene not as a simple clone, but as a fully-fledged threat from…
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How to create an effective crisis communication plan
Tags: access, business, ciso, cloud, communications, corporate, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, email, group, incident, incident response, infrastructure, mobile, monitoring, network, phone, risk, strategy, toolA crisis communications plan optimally prepares the company for all possible crisis scenarios. This includes clear rules of conduct and communication, prepared content, and secure communication channels and tools.Internet monitoring shows how the crisis is perceived in social networks and the media. Reputation-damaging publications can be identified early, and countermeasures can be initiated.Good communication in day-to-day business…
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T-Mobile settles SIM swap lawsuit for $33M
Tags: mobileFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/t-mobile-settles-sim-swap-lawsuit-for-33m
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Android financial threats: What businesses need to know to protect themselves and their customers
The rise of mobile banking has changed how businesses and customers interact. It brought about increased convenience and efficiency, but has also opened new doors for … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/28/android-financial-threats/