Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking for feedback on new proposed rules to crack down on SIM swapping and number port-out fraud, increasingly prevalent scams in which identity thieves hijack a target’s mobile phone number and use that to wrest control over the victim’s online identity.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 14, 2021

WhatsApp made available end-to-end encrypted chat backups on iOS and Android to prevent anyone from accessing user chats. WhatsApp is rolling out end-to-end encrypted chat backups on both iOS and Android devices, the move aims at implementing an optional layer of security to protect backups stored on Google Drive or iCloud cloud storage.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 16, 2021

SMS text messages were already the weakest link securing just about anything online, mainly because there are tens of thousands of employees at mobile stores who can be tricked or bribed into swapping control over a mobile phone number to someone else. “It’s an industry-wide thing. ” WHAT CAN YOU DO? .

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Hot for Security

JUNE 15, 2021

Our mobile devices are not just a means to communicate with others. Mobile security is often overlooked by many technology users, who dismiss the reality of security risks brought by careless interactions with the digital world. Threat actors know that users often behave recklessly with their smart devices. Back up data.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 24, 2020

The Motherboard article also quotes forensic experts on the report: A mobile forensic expert told Motherboard that the investigation as depicted in the report is significantly incomplete and would only have provided the investigators with about 50 percent of what they needed, especially if this is a nation-state attack.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 9, 2023

Kaspersky is reporting a zero-click iOS exploit in the wild: Mobile device backups contain a partial copy of the filesystem, including some of the user data and service databases. The timestamps of the files, folders and the database records allow to roughly reconstruct the events happening to the device.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 7, 2021

Mobile Security became worse during the lock-down initiated by COVID-19 across the world says Verizon. What’s interesting about this study is that half of the respondents who reported as stated above recognized that mobile devices acted as biggest IT security threat.

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Hacker Combat

MAY 19, 2021

As many antivirus companies continue to work diligently to develop features that can safeguard your data, the question that arises among many android users is, does Avast free protect against ransomware in mobile devices? How Safe from Ransomware is your Mobile Device with Avast Free? Offers no Backup. Disadvantages.

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Bleeping Computer

JUNE 15, 2023

A new Android malware campaign spreading the latest version of GravityRAT has been underway since August 2022, infecting mobile devices with a trojanized chat app named 'BingeChat,' which attempts to steal data from victims' devices. [.]

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 25, 2021

But these products also make it simple for users to access their files remotely over the Internet using a mobile app. The vulnerable MyBook devices are popular among home users and small businesses because they’re relatively feature-rich and inexpensive, and can be upgraded with additional storage quite easily.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Facebook announced it will allow WhatsApp users to encrypt their message history backups in the cloud. Facebook will continue to work to protect the privacy of WhatsApp users and announced that it will allow users to encrypt their message history backups in the cloud. ” reads the announcement published by WhatsApp.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 26, 2025

A true solution ensures that the moment a system is compromised, operations seamlessly shift to a secure, live backup environment. These systems must be designed with frontline workers in mind, enabling instant access through secure web portals and mobile devices. No downtime. No more waiting for IT intervention.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 14, 2023

KrebsOnSecurity received a nice bump in traffic this week thanks to tweets from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) about “ juice jacking ,” a term first coined here in 2011 to describe a potential threat of data theft when one plugs their mobile device into a public charging kiosk.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 9, 2025

The images include the consoles of the Veeam backup and Hewlett Packard Enterprise server. We are raising it from backup copies. The Ukrainian Cyber Alliance has been active since 2016, the Pro-Ukraine group has targeted Russian entities since the invasion of Ukraine. “Dear subscribers! . “Dear subscribers!

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2023

An updated version of the Android remote access trojan GravityRAT can steal WhatsApp backup files and can delete files ESET researchers discovered an updated version of Android GravityRAT spyware that steals WhatsApp backup files and can delete files. The malware is distributed as the messaging apps BingeChat and Chatico.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 11, 2019

a one-time token, key fob or mobile device). But Google said starting this week, any mobile phone running Android 7.0+ (Nougat) can serve the same function as a USB-based security key. Yubikey also sells more expensive U2F keys designed to work with mobile devices. The key works without the need for any special software drivers.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Kim: Yes, companies want assurance that they have an offline backup, yet they also want to be able to monitor what people are doing with those backups, as well. For instance, with ransomware, one of the best protections is to have a physical offline backup. LW: Threats are still out there, essentially.

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BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

But what happens if you think your mobile has been breached? In this blog, we’ll look at how you can minimise the impact of your personal mobile being compromised. Check and protect what you value most Identify the important apps or files on your mobile phone. (Do Change the default PIN code to connect to mobile phone Bluetooth.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 19, 2022

The agency says that by the summer of 2022, the only way to log in to irs.gov will be through ID.me , an online identity verification service that requires applicants to submit copies of bills and identity documents, as well as a live video feed of their faces via a mobile device. The IRS says it will require ID.me McLean, Va.-based

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Krebs on Security

MAY 7, 2022

Under this new system, users will be able to automatically access their passkey on many of their devices — without having to re-enroll every account — and use their mobile device to sign into an app or website on a nearby device. “I worry about forgotten password recovery for cloud accounts.”

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Chinese threat actors use Quad7 botnet in password-spray attacks FBI arrested former Disney World employee for hacking computer menus and mislabeling allergy info Sophos details five years of China-linked threat actors’ activity targeting network devices worldwide PTZOptics cameras zero-days actively exploited in the wild New LightSpy spyware (..)

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 29, 2024

They say the only backup you ever regret is the one you didn’t make. iPhone backups can be used to easily move your apps and data to a new phone, to recover things you’ve lost, or to fix things that have failed. The most convenient way to backup your iPhone is to have it backup to iCloud.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

Backup Data Regularly There are several effective backup methods to consider. It includes cloud backups, which offer scalability and remote access. Meanwhile, offsite backups provide additional security by storing data away from your central location. It ensures you stay one step ahead of potential security breaches.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The idea is that if the original file is damaged, breaks, is stolen , or suffers any other problem, then the backups survive the issue. Sometimes, this can just mean backing up certain mobile settings and functions, or options and data settings for a PC. This is very common for all forms of mobile devices and laptops.

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Pen Test Partners

JANUARY 1, 2024

The victim had been defrauded of ~£12,000 through a rogue bank transfer and mentioned that her Android mobile phone had been behaving oddly. We had unpicked a similar mobile fraud case a few months earlier and had success with helping the victim recover their funds. Best not to use your mobile, if you’re concerned about it.

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Google Security

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Capping off this combined hardware and software security system, is the Titan Backup Architecture, which gives your Pixel a secure foot in the cloud. Pixel is also part of the Android Vulnerability Rewards Program , which paid out $1.75

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 11, 2021

When a mobile phone is targeted by a ransomware attack, all the photos, contacts, messages, videos and files are locked until a ransom is paid to hackers. Thus, the discovery clearly states us the fact that we need to protect our phones from the prevailing mobile ransomware attacks. So, how a ransomware spreads to smart phone?

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SecureList

JUNE 1, 2023

While monitoring the network traffic of our own corporate Wi-Fi network dedicated for mobile devices using the Kaspersky Unified Monitoring and Analysis Platform (KUMA), we noticed suspicious activity that originated from several iOS-based phones. Install MVT Once the backup is ready, it has to be processed by the Mobile Verification Toolkit.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 29, 2024

They say the only backup you ever regret is the one you didn’t make. iPhone backups can be used to easily move your apps and data to a new phone, to recover things you’ve lost, or to fix things that have failed. We’ve published posts on how to back up your iPhone to iCloud, and how to backup an iPhone to a Mac.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

In June 2020, Apple’s intention of expanding in the enterprise space was made evident by the acquisition of Fleetsmith , a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution for Apple devices. All this happens while promising cloud backup, prioritized support, and secure data storage. In effect, Apple launched Apple Business Essentials (ABE).

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 29, 2024

They say the only backup you ever regret is the one you didn’t make. iPhone backups can be used to easily move your apps and data to a new phone, to recover things you’ve lost, or to fix things that have failed. One of the most cost effective ways to backup your iPhone is to save backups to your Mac.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Its a top-end, true all-in-one offering based on a new platform that combines antivirus, password manager, identity protection, VPN, backup, and parental controls. Mobile devices: Disable location, camera, microphone, and contact list access for apps that don’t truly need them.

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Hacker's King

APRIL 1, 2025

Recovery and Backup Methods It can be a disaster when you lose access to your wallet, but with eCryptobit.com wallets, there are backup and recovery methods that can help restore your funds in case of emergencies. Get the Wallet Select the correct version (mobile or desktop) and download it.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 27, 2020

The group confirmed that the broadcasting of France 3 will be transferred to the headquarters of France Televisions, the company also activated the backup site in response to the incident. “For the time being, the teams are fully mobilized and broadcasting on air is not impacted in the short term,” added the public group.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Data backup services. Battery backup systems. Battery backup systems. Mobile payment services. For instance, included in the Pastebin files from Orvis were plaintext usernames and passwords for just about every kind of online service or security product the company has used, including: -Antivirus engines. Linux servers.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

One of the easiest and most effective ways to do that is by using Duo Mobile, a mobile security app designed to keep your online accounts safe. In this blog, we’ll walk you through installing Duo on your mobile device, even if you aren’t very tech-savvy. In the search bar, type “Duo Mobile”. Open the Duo Mobile app.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 22, 2023

CyCognito has released its semi-annual State of External Exposure Management Report , revealing a staggering number of vulnerable public cloud, mobile, and web applications exposing sensitive data, including unsecured APIs and personally identifiable information (PII). Regular Backups: Regularly backup PII and other essential data.

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