Security News

Qualys expands VMDR to mobile devices with support for Android and iOS/iPadOS
2021-02-12 01:15

Qualys announced it is expanding Qualys VMDR to mobile devices with support for Android and iOS/iPadOS delivering an end-to-end solution for mobile device security. Qualys' all-in-one VMDR provides in-depth mobile device visibility, data security insights, proactive posture monitoring, and automated response for all iOS and Android devices and installed apps - just like VMDR does for on premises, endpoints, clouds, containers, OT and IoT assets.

Cybercriminals Steal Millions by Spoofing Thousands of Mobile Devices
2020-12-16 14:30

A group of cybercriminals used mobile emulators to spoof thousands of mobile devices , which enabled them to steal millions of dollars within days. Targeting financial institutions in Europe and the United States, the mobile banking fraud operation relied on over 20 emulators to spoof more than 16,000 mobile devices and access compromised accounts.

Emulated mobile devices used to steal millions from US, EU banks
2020-12-16 12:26

Threat actors behind an ongoing worldwide mobile banking fraud campaign were able to steal millions from multiple US and EU banks, needing just a few days for each attack. While emulators are not malicious tools, the group behind this campaign used them for malicious purposes emulating compromised devices or setting up what looked like new devices picked up by the compromised accounts' owners.

Microsoft Authenticator brings password autofill to mobile devices
2020-12-16 03:03

Microsoft has released a new version of Microsoft Authenticator that now acts as a password manager for Android and iOS. With this new feature, you can now autofill credentials into websites and apps that were saved via Authenticator or Microsoft Edge's built-in password manager to your Microsoft account. Once enabled on Microsoft Authenticator and you log in to an app or website, you will be prompted to autofill your saved password, as shown below.

Remote working: This new Microsoft VPN aims to make your mobile devices more secure
2020-11-19 11:24

Microsoft has delivered a managed VPN for mobile devices - using a Linux container. Microsoft is currently previewing an alternative to the Windows VPN, Microsoft Tunnel, aimed at iOS, iPadOS, and Android Enterprise devices.

Election Security: How Mobile Devices Are Shaping the Way We Work, Play and Vote
2020-10-28 13:32

While 2020 has brought many challenges, perhaps the most critical from a social perspective is how we have intertwined mobile devices into our daily lives. We've seen a similar tactic used in an ongoing mobile phishing campaign that sends a message purporting to be a missed package delivery with a link to a fake claim page that is a mobile phishing attack.

Securing mobile devices, apps, and users should be every CIO’s top priority
2020-10-08 03:00

The current distributed remote work environment has also triggered a new threat landscape, with malicious actors increasingly targeting mobile devices with phishing attacks. Mobile Molly Works constantly on the go using a range of mobile devices, such as tablets and phones, and often relies on public WiFi networks for work.

BadPower: Fast chargers can be modified to damage mobile devices
2020-07-20 10:37

If you needed another reason not to use a charger made available at a coffeeshop or airport or by an acquaintance, here it is: maliciously modified fast chargers may damage your phone, tablet or laptop and set it on fire. Fast chargers and power banks are not a rarity anymore, and most digital devices now support fast charging.

Samsung Unveils New Security Chip for Mobile Devices
2020-05-26 13:48

Samsung on Tuesday unveiled a new security solution - composed of a secure element chip and security software - designed to enhance data protection on mobile devices. Samsung has described it as a "Standalone turnkey security solution" that provides protection for the booting process, isolated storage, mobile payments and other applications.

DHS Working on Cloud-based Root-of-Trust to Secure Agency Email on Mobile Devices
2020-04-17 13:26

The DHS is partnering with BlueRISC Inc to develop Cloud-based Root-of-Trust technology to keep agency email separate and secure on corporate-owned, personally enabled devices, even when the user operates personal email from the same device. "The EPRIVO Enterprise 2.0 email system ensures the confidentiality of email in transit, in cloud storage at an email service provider, and when stored on the mobile device, providing both physical and cryptographically based protections," said Kris Carver, BlueRISC Technical Director.