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The dynamics of mobile app collusion and malicious activities (Help Net Security)
2016-06-14 13:45

Mobile app collusion happens when cybercriminals manipulate two or more apps to orchestrate attacks on smartphone owners. McAfee Labs has observed such behavior across more than 5,000 versions of 21 apps designed to provide useful user services such as mobile video streaming, health monitoring, and travel planning. The basics of colluding apps Unfortunately, the failure of users to regularly implement essential software updates to these 21 mobile apps has raised the possibility that generations of … More →


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