The recent hack of Senator Lindsey Graham’s phone offers a critical case study, revealing how smishing attacks can successfully compromise personal devices with alarming consequences.
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Turn On The Lights: Why Runtime Protection Matters for Mobile Apps
It’s essential to recognize that security is not synonymous with knowing your threats. High-value software cannot be adequately protected by arbitrarily embracing code obfuscation and runtime protection alone. To achieve proper application security, you must ensure your protections act against active and relevant threats. Traditionally, businesses have safeguarded critical software from […]
Securing Mobility: Navigating the NIST Enterprise Mobile Device Lifecycle
Mobile devices are the cornerstone of enterprise operations, enabling flexibility, productivity, and connectivity like never before. In an era where agility and accessibility are paramount, employees and officials rely heavily on their mobile devices to access critical information, regardless of location. However, ensuring the security of these devices is necessary […]
Navigating the Digital Maze: Secure Your Retail Business from Mobile Cyberthreats
In the fast-paced world of commerce, mobile threats present ongoing challenges for global retailers, impacting both consumer-facing operations and behind-the-scenes tasks. With technology increasingly integrated into every aspect of retail operations, from inventory management to customer engagement, mobile devices have become indispensable tools. However, this reliance on mobile technology exposes […]
Sophisticated Fake Apps: A Growing Concern
Cybercriminals are employing increasingly sophisticated tactics to target unsuspecting users. One such tactic gaining traction is smishing – an attack that leverages text messages to deceive individuals into providing sensitive information or downloading malicious content. In this latest trend, cybercriminals create fake apps that mimic legitimate banking or financial services. […]
Defending Your Mobile Workspace: Mitigating Risks of Sideloading Apps
In today’s digitally-driven workplace, mobile applications (apps) have become indispensable tools for enhancing productivity and providing teams with seamless communication. As employees seek additional functionality and features beyond what official app stores offer, they often turn to third-party app stores. While the idea of third-party app stores may seem innocent, […]
Securing Your React Native Apps: Top 6 Concerns to Address
In mobile app development, there are two primary approaches: native apps and hybrid apps. Native apps are developed for specific platforms using languages like Swift for iOS and Kotlin for Android, offering fast performance and a smooth user experience. Hybrid apps, on the other hand, are built with web technologies […]
The Growing Risks of On-Device Fraud
The picture is painfully clear . . . organizations are not seeing a slowdown in financial fraud targeting mobile devices. Mastercard recently shared that their data shows a trend of $41billion in fraud-related loss in 2022, growing to $48billion by 2023. JuniperResearch puts the number at $91billion by 2028 and […]
Mobile Banking and The Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde: Is Your App Safe?
We live in an era where our lives are intertwined with our devices. With the majority of banking transactions moving from physical to digital environments, the question of just how impenetrable these financial fortresses are to the modern-day digital Bonnie and Clyde is more pressing than ever. Sophisticated cyber threats, […]
Mobile Banking Fraud vs. Mobile Banking Scams: The Risks and Repercussions
For finance and security professionals, understanding the nuances between fraud and scams in the mobile banking sector is critical for protecting customer assets and safeguarding institutional integrity.