SmartPhones stories - Page 66
Android espionage: ESET uncovers BladeHawk campaign via Facebook
Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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ESET researchers uncover targeted mobile espionage campaign against Kurdish group, distributed via Facebook profiles.
Jamf welcomes Kieran O'Connor as ANZ general manager
Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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byod
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mobility
O'Connor replaces Jamie Davidson, who spent eight years at Jamf. Davidson plans to move to rural alpine Victoria.
New malware strain targeting Mac users for only $49
Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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apple
New malware strain targets MacOS users, stealing information. Hackers can buy licenses for $49 on the Darknet. Spoofed emails used to trick victims.
Biometrics solving security challenges of remote and flexible working
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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biometrics
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Flexible working arrangements have raised security concerns, prompting organisations to consider biometric technology as a solution.
Apple enterprise management company Jamf merges with security solution Wandera
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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malware
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cloud security
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mdm
Jamf acquires Wandera to enhance its security focus for IT and security teams in the Apple enterprise management sector.
Jamf adds compliance, threat detection, and passwordless authentication
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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mdm
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advanced persistent threat protection
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passwordless
Apple enterprise management specialist Jamf has expanded its security capabilities, including compliance, passwordless authentication, and threat detection.
Rethinking endpoint management in the post-BYOD workplace
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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endpoint protection
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breach prevention
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edr
Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) can keep exploits confined to users' devices and control employee access to sensitive applications.
Adware, fake apps and banking trojans targeting Android devices
Fri, 18th Jun 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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apps
Adware poses the biggest threat to Android devices, accounting for 45% of mobile threats in 2021, says research from Avast.
Rapid device adoption reveals massive security gaps across BYOD initiatives
Fri, 18th Jun 2021
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mobility
The rapid adoption of personal devices for work is exposing security gaps in organisations' BYOD initiatives, says a report by Bitglass.
Employees fail to update devices, security vulnerabilities increase
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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software updates
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kaspersky
New study by Kaspersky reveals that IT departments aren't enforcing updates, leaving work devices vulnerable to cyberattacks.
New plug-and-play edge product connects IoT devices and legacy infrastructures
Wed, 16th Jun 2021
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ddos
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edge computing
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iot
Edge company Byos has launched a plug-and-play edge security product designed to provide secure connectivity for IoT devices and legacy infrastructures.
Microsoft gains new data management partner Experian
Mon, 31st May 2021
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data analytics
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public cloud
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martech
Experian partners with Microsoft to help businesses manage data and make more informed decisions, delivering better outcomes for customers.
Mobile app developers potentially expose personal data of 100 million Android users
Tue, 25th May 2021
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apps
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mobile apps
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technology gifts
Application developers have left their data and millions of users' private information exposed by not following best practices.
Android stalkerware on the rise
Tue, 18th May 2021
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spying
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eset
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stalkerware
ESET research reveals a significant increase in Android stalkerware detections, with serious security and privacy issues identified in these monitoring apps.
Jamf to acquire Wandera for $400 million
Wed, 12th May 2021
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mobility
Jamf has agreed to acquire zero trust cloud security specialist Wandera for $400m to expand its Apple Enterprise Management capabilities.
Protecting endpoints (and users) that have left the office
Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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endpoint protection
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mfa
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iam
To access work emails, it may suffice to use with multi-factor authentication. But if users want to access customer data, that security control isn't enough.
Hackers hit Apple with ransomware, MacBook design files exposed
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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supply chain
Hackers are attempting to extort Apple and are openly trying to extort the tech giant in exchange for not leaking stolen files, according to reports.
Software-based facial recognition in payments industry to dominate by 2025
Tue, 13th Apr 2021
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surveillance
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biometrics
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martech
There will be more than 1.4 billion users of facial recognition software used for payments alone in 2025, up from 671 million in 2020.
Mobile devices biggest enterprise security threat - report
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Businesses at risk from cyber criminals due to rushed remote working during COVID-19, says Verizon. 49% experienced cybersecurity issues.
Popular iPhone call recording app left recordings unsecured on the web
Mon, 15th Mar 2021
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apps
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apple
A researcher discovered the vulnerability in a free app called Automatic call recorder, offered for free on the App Store for iPhone.