Security News

Global mobile networks to support 12.3 billion devices and IoT connections by 2022
2019-02-21 06:00

There has been a worldwide rise in mobile access for consumers and business users. The expanded reach and quality of mobile broadband has fostered a seemingly insatiable demand for mobile...

TNS and P97 provide secure connected vehicle and mobile payments
2019-02-21 00:30

P97 Networks and Transaction Network Services (TNS) are leading the way in facilitating secure, efficient, and reliable connected vehicle and mobile payments across North America and Europe. Under...

The importance of consumer trust in the second-hand mobile market
2019-02-18 06:30

58 percent of global consumers have yet to trade in an old mobile device, though almost two-thirds (64%) globally reported they would be willing to do so if more stringent data management...

Photos: 10 privacy apps that help mobile users feel safer
2019-02-15 19:58

If you're worried about privacy on your personal or company-issued mobile device, these 10 apps can help protect your data.

Threatpost Poll: Over Half of Firms Asked Struggle with Mobile Security
2019-02-14 18:20

A Threatpost poll found that 52 percent don't feel prepared to prevent a mobile security incident from happening. The results reflect a challenging mobile security landscape.

Threatpost Poll: Is It Impossible to Secure Mobile Devices?
2019-02-11 20:17

From spyware to leaky apps, mobile devices are facing a heightened level of threats. Are we prepared to secure them?

EE customer: Creepy ex used employee access to change my mobile number, spy on me
2019-02-08 11:35

Chap slapped with harassment warning, sacked from UK mobile network A staffer at BT Group's EE has been accused of using his employee access to peek at his ex's account details and change her...

US lawmakers furious (again) as mobile networks caught (again) selling your emergency location data to bounty hunters (again)
2019-02-08 00:00

Privacy advocates stunned that explicit rules ignored, blame head of FCC US lawmakers have again called for an investigation into mobile companies after it emerged that they have been selling...

Failed Fraud Against UK Bank Abused Mobile Infrastructure
2019-02-05 10:33

Fresh SS7 Fraud Highlights Ongoing Call Routing WeaknessesA U.K. bank says no customers lost money after cyberattackers attempted account takeovers by rerouting one-time passcodes, Motherboard...

Researchers reveal new privacy attack against 3G, 4G, and 5G mobile users
2019-02-01 12:24

5G cellular mobile communications, when implemented, are expected to provide high bandwidth, low latency, energy savings, better connectivity, but security and privacy must also be assured. The...