Security News

Pradeo makes its mobile security services available for free
2020-03-18 03:15

Pradeo supports companies by offering its mobile security services for free. The publisher of mobile security solutions is committed to going beyond borders and opens the use of its solutions to all companies around the world who request them.

Zimperium’s new solution helps orgs protect their mobile apps throughout their entire life cycle
2020-03-10 03:30

ZimperiumZimperium, the global leader in mobile threat defense, announced a first-of-its-kind complete Mobile Application Protection Suite, a comprehensive solution that helps organizations protect their mobile apps throughout their entire life cycle. "Until now, organizations trying to secure their mobile apps have been forced to piecemeal security solutions together," said Nitin Bhatia, chief strategy officer at Zimperium.

Deutsche Telekom and NetMotion enhance security and user experience for mobile workers
2020-03-10 00:00

The launch of "Mobile Optimization Pro," powered by NetMotion, further expands Deutsche Telekom's offerings in the mobile enterprise space and gives customers in verticals such as transportation and logistics, automotive, manufacturing, public safety, professional services and pharmaceuticals access to powerful connectivity solutions that improve the user experience. Combining Deutsche Telekom's position as Germany's leading business telecommunications provider with NetMotion's expertise in enhancing security and user experience for mobile workers, Germany's remote and mobile workforces will benefit from always on, optimized and encrypted cellular and Wi-Fi connections that help increase productivity.

Hackers using hidden mobile apps and unique distribution methods to target consumers
2020-03-06 06:00

Hackers are using hidden mobile apps, third-party login and counterfeit gaming videos to target consumers, according to McAfee. Hidden apps are the most active mobile threat facing consumers, generating nearly 50% of all malicious activities in 2019- a 30% increase from 2018.

Staffer emails compromised and customer details exposed in T-Mobile US's third security whoopsie in as many years
2020-03-05 19:00

T-Mobile US was hacked by miscreants who may have stolen some customer information. The hackers gained access to employee email accounts, which contained customer account information.

T-Mobile Notifying Customers of Data Breach
2020-03-05 12:00

Wireless carrier T-Mobile is sending notifications to its customers to inform them of a data breach that resulted in some of their personal information being compromised. Because some of these accounts contained account information for T-Mobile customers and employees, the attack essentially resulted in that data being accessed by a third-party.

Hackers Compromise T-Mobile Employee' Email Accounts and Steal User' Data
2020-03-05 08:34

US-based telecom giant T-Mobile has suffered yet another data breach incident that recently exposed personal and accounts information of both its employees and customers to unknown hackers. What happened? In a breach notification posted on its website, T-Mobile today said its cybersecurity team recently discovered a sophisticated cyberattack against the email accounts of some of its employees that resulted in unauthorized access to the sensitive information contained in it, including details for its customers and other employees.

Almost half of mobile malware are hidden apps
2020-03-04 05:01

Cybercriminals are finding new ways to get malware on mobile devices, including abusing Android's accessibility features, according to a McAfee report. "Certain apps are hiding themselves and stealing resources and data from mobile devices, according to a new report by security firm McAfee. This is a growing threat comprising almost half of all malicious mobile malware, and a 30% increase from 2018, said Raj Samani, chief scientist and McAfee fellow, who authored the Q1 2020 McAfee Mobile Threat Report. SEE: Top Android security tips"This shows where the focus from criminals [is] on the mobile platform, which is in stark contrast to non-mobile malware,'' Samani said.

Mobile Payment Fraud on the Rise
2020-03-03 18:03

Mobile payment fraud is growing, and is growing faster in the mobile ecosystem than anywhere else. Just as the targets have evolved with the emergence of mobile as the fraud platform of choice, so too have the payment types evolved.

Walgreens Mobile App Leaks Prescription Data
2020-03-02 16:17

Popular pharmacy chain Walgreens is warning that a bug in its official mobile app may have exposed sensitive data, including customers' full names and information on prescriptions for medications they are taking. While Walgreens did not detail the technical glitch, it said that the internal application error enabled certain personal messages, stored in a database, to be viewed by other customers who were using the mobile app.