Mobile Security January 26, 2023

Third-party app stores could be a red flag for iOS security

4 min read - Even Apple can’t escape change forever. The famously restrictive company will allow third-party app stores for iOS devices, along with allowing users to “sideload” software directly. Spurring the move is the European Union’s (EU) Digital Markets Act (DMA), which looks…

Data Protection October 19, 2018

Wisdom of the Crowd: How the App Store Model Drives Innovation in Data Security

3 min read - Application developers can accelerate the pace of innovation in data security by making it easy for third parties to integrate with their platforms.

November 20, 2017

Fraudulent Black Friday Apps Spread Malware

2 min read - A recent RiskIQ report found that about 1 in 25 Black Friday apps widely available in official app stores are fraudulent.

Application Security December 20, 2016

Application Security Truths I Learned While Online Shopping

2 min read - I learned a lot while online shopping for Christmas — including some of the major warning signs signaling false or malicious mobile apps.

December 8, 2016

Enforcement of iOS’s App Transport Security Is Problematic

2 min read - Despite Apple's plans to begin enforcing its App Transport Security standard at the start of 2017, many iOS app developers are still dragging their feet.

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.