For some time now, security teams have been contending with a fundamental shift: the erosion or complete disappearance of a security perimeter. When sensitive assets can be anywhere, the prospect of building defenses aimed at keeping the bad actors “out” becomes impractical. It is for these reasons that the establishment […]
What can ABCsoup do? Recently Zimperium discovered and began monitoring the growth of a wide range of malicious browser extensions with the same extension ID as that of Google Translate, deceiving users into believing that they have installed a legitimate extension. Similar to app spoofing and cloning, these malicious applications […]
The rising threats against government agencies are an ongoing concern in today’s threat landscape. With nation-state actors targeting local, state, and federal agencies, security teams in the government sector that leverage Microsoft’s Azure Government ecosystem are realizing they need more robust security and threat intelligence to secure government-issued and BYO […]
SoftPOS is gaining traction in the Point of Sale market. While SoftPOS isn’t new — small merchants and payment brands have been piloting mobile applications to accept contactless payments for a few years now — it’s never been fully adopted by the larger market because there has been no appropriate industry-wide […]
When it comes to securing your confidential data, encryption is universally acknowledged as a requirement, but it’s not a silver bullet for security. The Achilles Heel for encryption is the cryptographic key. Attackers are searching for these cryptographic keys as they permit access to the encrypted data. Basically, if you […]
The use of mobile payments is on the rise! According to industry data, mobile wallets are used by more than two billion people globally, with many millions more adopting mobile payments every year. In 2021 a total of 25.7% of Point of Sale (POS) payments were performed using mobile wallets […]
Quadrant Knowledge Solutions, a global advisory and consulting firm, recently published its “SPARK Matrix: In-App Protection, 2022” report and named Zimperium as the 2022 technology leader. The report offers a look at the way the in-app protection segment has evolved, outlining some of the key market drivers and technology trends. […]
It is time for us to change how we think about malware. No longer is it limited to one specific operating system or device type. Like with phishing attacks, malware developers have been working on malware that can impact a broader range of systems to increase the number of potential […]
Over the last few years, a major shift has occurred in how we use mobile devices and apps. Fundamentally, we continue to use our smartphones more and more. In the process, mobile apps continue to collect more sensitive personal and corporate data, while at the same time, mobile apps continue […]
The ownership and use of smartphones has grown increasingly ubiquitous. By 2021, the percentage of adults in the U.S. who owned a smartphone grew to 85%1. Between 2010 and 2021, the smartphone market grew from $18 billion to $73 billion.2 Whether we’re looking to stay informed, connected, or entertained, […]