Endpoint January 29, 2015 Announcing MaaS360 Mobile Threat Management: The Next Layer in Mobile Security 2 min read - In order to combat increasing attacks on mobile devices, IBM has introduced MaaS360 Mobile Threat Management to keep organizations safe.
January 16, 2015 Google Stops Android Patches for Older Versions, Puts Millions of Smartphone Users at Risk 2 min read - Google has reportedly decided to stop issuing Android patches for older versions of the operating system, putting millions of smartphone users at risk.
Application Security December 12, 2014 The State of Security for Mobile Applications 3 min read - The "State of Mobile App Security" discusses security trends and threats facing mobile applications and what organizations can do to mitigate them.
December 11, 2014 Report: Volume of Web Attacks Rose by More Than 1 Billion in 2014 2 min read - Web attacks struck 38 percent of all computer users this year, an overall rise of 1 billion from 2013, as cybercriminals become more focused on banks.
November 18, 2014 Mobile Apps Security: You’ve Got Mal(ware) 2 min read - According to the recent "State of Mobile Apps Security" report, popular iOS and Android apps have been hacked, highlighting the need for boosted security.
Application Security November 4, 2014 Common Techniques to Hack Mobile Apps and How to Mitigate Those Risks 3 min read - Cybercriminals use the following tools and techniques to hack mobile apps. Here's how you can harden and protect an application against run-time attacks.
October 31, 2014 SMS Sneak Attack: Koler Android Ransomware Takes Over Smartphones, Demands Payment 2 min read - The Koler Android ransomware variant is using bit.ly links and a phony message from the FBI to take over smartphones and demand money.
September 22, 2014 Flunking Out: New App Study Says Most Can’t Pass Basic Security Tests 2 min read - A new app study from the Global Privacy Enforcement Network says only 15 percent of apps are up to snuff when it comes to data handling and privacy.
Data Protection September 5, 2014 Free Mobile Apps: What Is the Cost of These Permissions? 5 min read - There's no such thing as a "free" app. What data are free mobile apps collecting, how is it used and what can companies do to protect themselves?
August 13, 2014 Data Security Gets a Wake-Up Call From Blackphone 2 min read - Blackphone offers a robust security and privacy suite, which is handy for sophisticated users but not a complete solution for all mobile users.