Security News

Cybercriminals set sights on bot attacks and mobile apps
2019-09-13 14:30

The past six months have seen a 13% increase in human-initiated cyberattacks. Here's what cybercriminals are targeting.

Simjacker: SIM Card Attack Used to Spy on Mobile Phone Users
2019-09-12 15:49

Researchers at AdaptiveMobile Security, a firm that specializes in cyber telecoms security, have disclosed a new SIM card attack method that could work against over 1 billion mobile phones, and...

1B Mobile Users Vulnerable to Ongoing ‘SimJacker’ Surveillance Attack
2019-09-12 14:25

More than one billion mobile users are at risk from a SIM card flaw being currently exploited by threat actors, researchers warn.

Simjacker vulnerability actively exploited to track, spy on mobile phone owners
2019-09-12 09:53

Following extensive research, AdaptiveMobile Security has uncovered a new and previously undetected vulnerability. This vulnerability is currently being exploited and is being used for targeted...

SyncDog partners with Symantec to address full spectrum of mobile security concerns
2019-09-08 23:45

SyncDog, the leading Independent Software Vendor (ISV) for next generation mobile security and data loss prevention, announced their partnership with the world’s leading cyber security company,...

Analysis: Report on China Attacking Mobile Devices
2019-09-06 09:03

This week's ISMG Security Report takes a close look at whether an iPhone hacking campaign may be linked to Android spying campaigns by China. Plus: Do ransomware gangs target organizations that...

Web/Mobile App Security: What's 'Good Enough?'
2019-09-05 13:03

Paul Dant of Arxan on Measuring Application DefensesHow do organizations know if their app and network security is sufficient to protect them from data breaches - or if their defenses are even...

Samsung launches Exynos 980, a  5G-integrated mobile processor
2019-09-05 02:30

Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, announced its latest mobile processor, the Exynos 980, which combines best-in-class connectivity with an integrated 5G...

TrickBot Targets Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint Users to Siphon PINs
2019-08-28 20:35

TrickBot malware targets users of U.S. mobile carriers Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint via web injects to steal their PIN codes; enabling SIM swapping attacks.

Building a Mobile Defense: 5 Key Questions to Ask
2019-08-22 16:27

Willie Sutton and mobile attackers have much in common -- but defenses have evolved since the famous bank robber had his heyday.