Tag: mobile
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Mobile-Malware Necro nach Update noch heimtückischer
Check Point Software Technologies hat seinen Global-Threat-Index für Oktober 2024 veröffentlicht. Im Fokus steht die Zunahme von Infostealern und die Raffinesse der von Hackern eingesetzten Angriffsmethoden. In Deutschland blieben die Machtverhältnisse unter den bekannten Malware-Ausläufern stabil: Formbook war weiterhin die aktivste Malware, machte jedoch nur noch 12 Prozent der von Check Point beobachteten Infektionen aus…
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U.S. agency cautions employees to limit phone use due to Salt Typhoon hack of telco providers
US CFPB warns employees to avoid work-related mobile calls and texts following China-linked Salt Typhoon hack over security concerns. The US government’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) advises employees to avoid using cellphones for work after China-linked APT group Salt Typhoon hackers breached major telecom providers. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a U.S.…
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iPhones might be harder for police to unlock, thanks to new reboot feature
New code introduced in the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system could make it more difficult for both police and thieves to unlock iPhones. 404 Media reported Thursday that law enforcement officials were warning each other that phones being stored for forensic examination seemed to be rebooting themselves, something that security experts confirmed […]…
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US Gov Agency Urges Employees to Limit Phone Use After China ‘Salt Typhoon’ Hack
The US government’s CFPB sent an email with a simple directive: “Do NOT conduct CFPB work using mobile voice calls or text messages.” The post US Gov Agency Urges Employees to Limit Phone Use After China ‘Salt Typhoon’ Hack appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/us-gov-agency-urges-employees-to-limit-phone-use-after-china-salt-typhoon-hack/
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Cyberangriffe verlagern sich auf das Smartphone
Mit weltweit über 16 Milliarden genutzten Mobilgeräten haben sich Smartphones und Tablets zu einer der bevorzugten Zielscheiben für Cyberangriffe entwickelt. Die ständige Verfügbarkeit und intensive Nutzung mobiler Endgeräte im beruflichen und privaten Alltag bieten Kriminellen zahlreiche Angriffsflächen, die gezielt ausgenutzt werden können. Angreifer setzen zunehmend auf eine ‘Mobile First”-Strategie, um direkt über diese persönlichen Geräte…
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iPhones in a law enforcement forensics lab mysteriously rebooted losing their After First Unlock (AFU) state
Law enforcement warns that securely stored iPhones awaiting forensic examination are mysteriously rebooting, making them harder to unlock, reported 404 Media. Law enforcement warns that securely stored iPhones awaiting forensic examination are mysteriously rebooting, making them much harder to unlock, per a document obtained by 404 Media. 404 Media obtained the document from a mobile…
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Despite Emerging Regulations, Mobile Device, IoT Security Requires More Industry Attention
Omdia Principal Analyst Hollie Hennessy says that until a promising new set of regulations around the world comes online, connected device security entails a shared responsibility among consumers, enterprises, and manufacturers. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/iot/mobile-device-iot-security-requires-more-industry-attention
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Chinese Hackers Tied to US National Security Eavesdropping
CyberEspionage ‘Salt Typhoon’ Operation Infiltrated Telcos’ Infrastructure. The impact of a major U.S. national security breach attributed to China reportedly continues to expand, as investigators probe the infiltration of telecommunications infrastructure and eavesdropping on national security and policymaking officials’ mobile phone communications. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/chinese-hackers-tied-to-us-national-security-eavesdropping-a-26738
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Nokia: No Evidence So Far That Hackers Breached Company Data
The mobile device maker continues to investigate IntelBroker’s claims of another high-profile data breach, with the cybercriminal group posting on BreachForums internal data allegedly stolen from Nokia through a third-party contractor. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/nokia-no-evidence-so-far-hackers-breached-company-data
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Social media and mobile internet restricted in Mozambique amid election protests
First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/election-mozambique-outages-social-media-internet-service
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Updated FakeCall Malware Targets Mobile Devices with Vishing
First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/updated-fakecall-malware-targets/
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Mobile Apps With Millions of Downloads Expose Cloud Credentials
Popular titles on both Google Play and Apple’s App Store include hardcoded and unencrypted AWS and Azure credentials in their codebases or binaries, m… First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/mobile-apps-millions-downloads-expose-cloud-credentials
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T-Mobile reaches $31.5M breach settlement with FCC
After suffering several breaches, T-Mobile agreed to pay a $15.75 million civil penalty and make a $15.75 million investment to bolster its security o… First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366612264/T-Mobile-reaches-315M-breach-settlement-with-FCC
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MobileLösungen von Zimperium jetzt bei Sysob verfügbar
Tags: mobileSysob kooperiert ab sofort mit Zimperium, dem Spezialisten im Bereich Mobile-Security. Der neue Herstellerpartner des Schorndorfer Distributors bietet… First seen on netzpalaver.de Jump to article: netzpalaver.de/2024/10/22/mobile-security-loesungen-von-zimperium-jetzt-bei-sysob-verfuegbar/
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Hardcoded Creds in Popular Apps Put Millions of Android and iOS Users at Risk
Recent analysis has revealed a concerning trend in mobile app security: Many popular apps store hardcoded and unencrypted cloud service credentials di… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/hardcoded-creds-risk-android-ios-apps/
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AWS, Azure auth keys found in Android and iOS apps used by millions
Multiple popular mobile applications for iOS and Android come with hardcoded, unencrypted credentials for cloud services like Amazon Web Services (AWS… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/aws-azure-auth-keys-found-in-android-and-ios-apps-used-by-millions/
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T-Mobile US to cough up $31.5M after that long string of security SNAFUs
Tags: mobileFirst seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/09/30/tmobile_data_breaches_settlement/
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Google Warns of Samsung Zero-Day Exploited in the Wild
A zero-day vulnerability in Samsung mobile processors has been abused as part of an exploit chain for arbitrary code execution. The post Google Warns … First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/google-warns-of-samsung-zero-day-exploited-in-the-wild/
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OWASP Mobile Top 10 2024: Update Overview
75% of Mobile Apps Fail Basic Security Tests. Hackers are increasingly focusing on the mobile channel, making mobile apps a prime target for fraud and… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/10/owasp-mobile-top-10-2024-update-overview/
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How to Choose the Best Analytics Tools for Mobile Apps
First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/how-to-choose-best-analytics-tools-for-mobile-apps/
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Zscaler Report: Mobile, IoT, and OT Cyber Threats Surge in 2024
First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/zscaler-2024-mobile-iot-ot-cyber-threat-report/
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Channel Brief: Lookout Adds New Mobile Security Features, LevelBlue Unveils MSP, MSSP Services
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/channel-brief-lookout-adds-new-mobile-security-features-levelblue-unveils-msp-mssp-services
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T-Mobile to Pay Millions to Settle With FCC Over Data Breaches
T-Mobile has agreed to invest $15.75 million in cybersecurity and pay $15.75 million to settle an FCC investigation into four data breaches. The post … First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/t-mobile-to-pay-millions-to-settle-with-fcc-over-data-breaches/
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Unprecedented Surge in Mobile Application Security Breaches: Understanding Risks and Remediation Efforts
For the first time in history, mobile internet usage has surpassed desktop usage. With the increasing number of users relying on their mobile devices … First seen on itsecurityguru.org Jump to article: www.itsecurityguru.org/2024/10/04/unprecedented-surge-in-mobile-application-security-breaches-understanding-risks-and-remediation-efforts
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EU’s DORA requirements kick in next year, is your mobile app ready?
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/native/eus-dora-requirements-kick-in-next-year-is-your-mobile-app-ready
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>>Pig Butchering<< Scam: Cybercriminals Prey on Mobile Trading Enthusiasts
Cybersecurity specialists from Group-IB have uncovered an alarming new trend in fraudulent activity, targeting users of iOS and Android devices throug… First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/pig-butchering-scam-cybercriminals-prey-on-mobile-trading-enthusiasts/
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T-Mobile Pays 16 Million Fine For Three Years’ Worth Of Data Breaches
First seen on packetstormsecurity.com Jump to article: packetstormsecurity.com/news/view/36418/T-Mobile-Pays-16-Million-Fine-For-Three-Years-Worth-Of-Data-Breaches.html
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T-Mobile reaches $31.5 million settlement with FCC over past data breaches
The telecom will pay half in the form of a fine, while the other half will serve as a down payment for improvements to data security and cybersecurity… First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/t-mobile-fcc-settlement-data-breach/
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FCC reaches $31.5M settlement with T-Mobile over rash of data breaches
First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/fcc-settlement-t-mobile-data-breaches/728543/
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T-Mobile to Pay $15.75m Penalty for Multiple Data Breaches
T-Mobile will pay $15.75m to the US Treasury for multiple data breaches in 2021, 2022 and 2023 and has agreed to invest in improved cybersecurity defe… First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/t-mobile-penalty-data-breaches/