Zscaler Report: Mobile, IoT, and OT Cyber Threats Surge in 2024
Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Zscaler ThreatLabz report reveals a 2024 surge in mobile, IoT, and OT cyberattacks, highlighting key trends and the need for zero trust security.
Mobile Phones in UK are vulnerable to Cyber Threats
CyberSecurity Insiders
JULY 21, 2021
More than half of the mobile phones being operated in United Kingdom are at a risk of exploitation from hackers, says a survey conducted by Privacy advocacy firm Which? The post Mobile Phones in UK are vulnerable to Cyber Threats appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.
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Samsung offers Message Guard Service to isolate mobile based cyber threats
CyberSecurity Insiders
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Samsung, one of the leading smartphone sellers in the world, has released a new feature to its users that protects them from threats disguised in image attachments. The feature is said to assist users in keeping their devices from cyber threats and is compatible with the Samsung Messages app and the Google Messages App.
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Most Common Cyber Threats for Businesses
Heimadal Security
MARCH 25, 2022
Cyber threats are a constant concern as modern-day businesses have become heavily dependent on Information and communications technology (ICT) tools to function. The post Most Common Cyber Threats for Businesses appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.
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U.S. Critical Infrastructure: Addressing Cyber Threats and the Importance of Prevention
The State of Security
MAY 31, 2021
The roads and railways that we travel on; the Internet and the mobile networks that connect us; the water that we drink; the healthcare, financial services and security […]… Read More. Critical Infrastructure: Addressing Cyber Threats and the Importance of Prevention appeared first on The State of Security.
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Resecurity Released a 2024 Cyber Threat Landscape Forecast
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Cybersecurity company Resecurity has published the 2024 Cyber Threat Landscape Forecast. Resecurity, a Los Angeles-based cybersecurity company protecting Fortune 100 and government agencies worldwide, has compiled a comprehensive forecast outlining the imminent threats and novel security challenges anticipated in the upcoming year.
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World Backup Day: A Clarion Call for Cyber Resilience
SecureWorld News
MARCH 31, 2025
But in the face of modern cyber threats, including ransomware that specifically seeks out and deletes backups, that mindset can be catastrophic. According to Ken Dunham, Director of Cyber Threat at Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU): "Ransomware continues to rage, using tactics to discover and delete backups to force a payout.
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These are the 15 Top Cyber Threats Now
SecureWorld News
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Sometimes when you are down in the cyber attack trees defending your organization, it can be tough to see the cyber threat forest. Understanding how things are shifting in the forest, or overall threat landscape, can help us categorize, strategize, and prioritize our resources. What are the top cyber threats right now?
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Sekoia: Latest in the Financial Sector Cyber Threat Landscape
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Phishing, infostealer malware, ransomware, supply chain attacks, data breaches and crypto-related attacks are among the top evolving threats in the financial sector, says Sekoia.
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Google Android to simplify mobile security with Enterprise Essentials
CyberSecurity Insiders
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
Most Small and Medium Scale Businesses(SMBs) are finding it difficult to manage a fleet of mobile devices, especially when half of their workforce is remotely working. This is where Google is offering Android based Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) tools to break the complexity faced by SMBs regards to security management.
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Mobile security threats: reality or myth?
Hot for Security
JUNE 14, 2021
While some security experts might seem over-zealous shouting about the dangers, the vast majority of warnings about mobile security threats are indeed justified. Just because our phones are not tethered physically to a network doesn’t mean they’re safe from cyber threats. Platform-agnostic threats.
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Canada bans WeChat and Kaspersky apps on government-issued mobile devices
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Canada banned the Chinese messaging app WeChat and Kaspersky antivirus on government mobile devices due to privacy and security risks. The Government of Canada announced a ban on the use of the WeChat and Kaspersky applications on government-issued mobile devices due to privacy and security risks.
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Experts Warn of Cyber Threats to Elections and Geopolitical Events
SecureWorld News
JUNE 14, 2024
The fourth annual SecureWorld Eastern virtual conference provided a glimpse into the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape facing nations, businesses, and the very integrity of democratic elections worldwide.
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Cybersecurity awareness: Train your employees and reduce cyber threats
IT Security Guru
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Furthermore, the Armed Forces run awareness campaigns to instruct their personnel about cyber threats and what measures authorized users may take to mitigate threats to military information systems and their vulnerabilities. The importance of cybersecurity awareness training. He is also a writer for Bora.
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Advanced mobile protection through the AlienApp for MobileIron
CyberSecurity Insiders
APRIL 13, 2021
As data and assets are trending to mobile, it’s critical to be equipped with the right tools to gain insights on mobile devices and users on the endpoints and mitigate threats whenever needed. Knowing the importance of threat detection and response for mobile devices, AT&T has… Posted by: Ziv Hagbi.
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Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. warn of PRC-linked cyber espionage targeting telecom networks
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The government agencies released a guide that advises telecom and critical infrastructure defenders on best practices to strengthen network security against PRC-linked and other cyber threats. The agencies recommend robust measures to protect enterprise networks against cyber threats. This is not the case at T-Mobile.”
7 Mobile Security Tips to Help Safeguard Your Device and Personal Information
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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Cyber threats in gaming—and 3 tips for staying safe
Webroot
JUNE 2, 2022
Why are cyber threats to gamers on the rise? Top cyber threats in gaming. There are numerous cyber threats to gamers. Malware threats to gamers are spread through malicious websites, exploited system vulnerabilities, or Trojanized copies of pirated games.
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Samsung offers Mobile Security protection as below
CyberSecurity Insiders
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Phishing Attacks safety- Samsung Smart Phones are offered with McAfee protected Device Care feature that constantly scans for any cyber threats and suspicious activity and puts an alert to the user about any malevolent behavior. The post Samsung offers Mobile Security protection as below appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.
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10 Reasons why businesses need mobile device management (MDM)
CyberSecurity Insiders
APRIL 3, 2023
Mobile device management (MDM) refers to a type of software that allows businesses to manage, configure and secure mobile devices used by their employees. ESIMs, or embedded SIM cards can enhance the security of mobile devices even further by allowing businesses to remotely manage and secure their devices.
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Sophisticated Attacks Against Mobile Devices Surge 187%
SecureWorld News
JUNE 29, 2023
In today's interconnected world, mobile devices have become an integral part of our lives, enabling seamless communication, productivity, and access to sensitive information. However, as reliance on mobile technology grows, so does the risk of cyber threats targeting these devices.
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How to Secure Your Mobile Devices: A Comprehensive Guide
SecureBlitz
AUGUST 2, 2023
This post will show you 9 ways to secure your mobile devices. In today's digital age, our mobile devices have become an extension of ourselves. We rely on them for communication, banking, entertainment, and storing sensitive personal information.
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Now ransomware leads to three more additional Cyber Threats
CyberSecurity Insiders
APRIL 11, 2023
According to an analysis conducted by the CyberEdge Group, a single ransomware attack can lead to three more cyber threats. According to the Cyberthreat Defense Report from the same company, 78% of ransomware attacks target victims with two to three additional threats if the victim fails to pay the ransom.
March Madness Meets Cyber Mayhem: How Cybercriminals Are Playing Offense this Season
SecureWorld News
MARCH 20, 2025
Mobile madness: the sneaky side of cyber scams With fans constantly checking scores, streaming games, and logging into betting apps, mobile devices are a major attack surface. Enterprises must take a mobile-first approach to security, ensuring threats are detected in real-time before they impact users or corporate networks."
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Duo’s Data-Driven Defense: Combatting Cyber Threats in Higher Education
Duo's Security Blog
MAY 30, 2024
But Duo hasn’t stopped there, as we have a unique ability to respond and establish scalable, structured product enhancements to our threat detection and response capabilities. How Duo can help When users set up Duo mobile, Duo takes a device fingerprint of that phone that is stored securely in our database.
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Email Security Guide: Protecting Your Organization from Cyber Threats
CyberSecurity Insiders
APRIL 16, 2023
For example, Google Workspace offers a built-in MFA feature that allows users to authenticate using a combination of their password and a one-time code sent to their mobile device or generated by an authenticator app. The post Email Security Guide: Protecting Your Organization from Cyber Threats appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.
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GUEST ESSAY: Consumers, institutions continue to shoulder burden for making mobile banking secure
The Last Watchdog
JULY 17, 2024
The rapid adoption of mobile banking has revolutionized how we manage our finances. Related: Deepfakes aimed at mobile banking apps With millions of users worldwide relying on mobile apps for their banking needs, the convenience is undeniable. Alarmingly, 85% of banks are predicted to be at risk from rising cyber threats.
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Payment Processing Giant TSYS: Ransomware Incident “Immaterial” to Company
Krebs on Security
DECEMBER 10, 2020
” According to Conti, the “legacy” TSYS business unit hit was Cayan , an entity acquired by TSYS in 2018 that enables payments in physical stores and mobile locations, as well as e-commerce. . “We immediately contained the suspicious activity and the business is operating normally.”
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Bitdefender offers mobile security to chats on messaging apps
CyberSecurity Insiders
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Romania-based Cybersecurity firm BitDefender has added a new security feature to safeguard its users from chat based cyber threats. BitDefender Mobile Security feature assists customers in protecting against malware spread and phishing scams.
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U.S. Lawmakers Push to Ban DeepSeek from Government Devices
SecureWorld News
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
The move comes amid growing concerns that DeepSeek's generative AI capabilities pose a national security risk due to its direct links to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and China Mobile, a Chinese government-owned entity already banned by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for security concerns.
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The Role and Benefits of AI in Cybersecurity
SecureWorld News
APRIL 13, 2025
Cyber threats evolve daily, often outpacing traditional security measures. On defense, AI analyzes network traffic, detects anomalies, and responds to threats in real time. Unlike traditional signature-based systems, AI excels at identifying new and unknown cyber threats, making security stronger and more adaptive.
Krispy Kreme Cyber Attack a Wake-Up Call for the Food Industry
SecureWorld News
MARCH 17, 2025
Early findings suggest that the attackers exploited vulnerabilities in the company's rapidly deployed digital platforms, such as its mobile ordering app and cloud-based point-of-sale systems. All those mobile apps, cloud-based POS systems, and online ordering platforms need suitably integrated cybersecurity measures.
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Was There a New Stuxnet-like Attack in Iran?
Adam Levin
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
Upshot: While the stories currently online are intriguing, we will wait for the movie version.
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The Age of Collaborative Security: What Tens of Thousands of Machines Witness
The Hacker News
JULY 7, 2022
Disclaimer: This article is meant to give insight into cyber threats as seen by the community of users of CrowdSec. Do you remember that scene in Batman - The Dark Knight, where Batman uses a system that aggregates active sound data from countless mobile phones to create a meta sonar feed of what is going on at any
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Cisco Secure Access by Duo MFA Secures Epic Hyperdrive Against Cyber Threats
Duo's Security Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2022
It includes authenticator methods like secure hardware tokens, Duo Mobile OTP (One Time Password), Phone call back and Duo Mobile Push. It can verify whether a device is trusted and is enrolled with mobile device management or endpoint detection and response to provide another layer of security to protect endpoint data.
Prevention Maintenance: Strategies To Bolster Your Organisation’s Cybersecurity
IT Security Guru
MAY 20, 2024
This number highlights the widespread nature of digital threats. Today, common cyber threats include phishing, ransomware, and malware attacks, each capable of significantly disrupting operations and compromising sensitive data. This approach educates and empowers your team to be the first line of defence against cyber threats.
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U.S. Warns Space Sector of Escalating Cyber Threats
SecureWorld News
AUGUST 24, 2023
RELATED: 8 Steps Huawei Took to Steal IP from T-Mobile and Cover It Up ] The federal advisory outlines several indicators companies should watch for, including abnormal cyber activity, suspicious visits or hiring offers, and direct questioning about sensitive internal information.
New Leak Shows Business Side of China’s APT Menace
Krebs on Security
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
But Will Thomas , a cyber threat intelligence researcher at Equinix, found an Internet address in the leaked data that corresponds to a domain flagged in a 2019 Citizen Lab report about one-click mobile phone exploits that were being used to target groups in Tibet.
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Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss ‘s phone was allegedly hacked by Russian spies
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 30, 2022
The personal mobile phone of British Prime Minister Liz Truss was hacked by cyber spies suspected of working for the Kremlin, the Daily Mail reported. “Liz Truss’s personal mobile phone was hacked by agents suspected of working for the Kremlin, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.” ” continues the Tabloid.
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News alert: Wultra secures €3M funding to help financial firms mitigate coming quantum threats
The Last Watchdog
JANUARY 15, 2025
This investment allows us to develop next-generation solutions and deepen our presence in key banking markets that recognize the urgency of post-quantum threats. He played a key role in building Inmite, a mobile app development firm acquired by Avast in 2014. while offering cutting-edge protection against evolving cyber threats.
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How Online Poker Platforms Stay a Step Ahead of Cyber Threats
IT Security Guru
APRIL 7, 2025
Securing Mobile Poker Convenience and Safety With millions playing on phones and tablets, mobile poker apps now need the same or even stronger, security than desktop sites. High-traffic mobile apps have become targets for DDoS attacks, where bad actors flood servers with fake traffic and try to shut down the platform.
Australian Prime Minister urges citizens to turn off their mobile phones to fend cyber attacks
CyberSecurity Insiders
JUNE 25, 2023
But its true that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has asked his citizens to turn off their mobile phones daily for 5-10 minutes to combat cyber threats and risks associated to attacks. It’s strange! So, how to block such activities?
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Apple unveils new iMessage, Apple ID and iCloud security for high-value targets
Tech Republic Security
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Tech firm aims to strengthen security for users and meet modern cyber threat challenges with new cybersecurity technology and end-to-end cloud encryption. The post Apple unveils new iMessage, Apple ID and iCloud security for high-value targets appeared first on TechRepublic.
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The Unsexy Threat to Election Security
Krebs on Security
JULY 25, 2019
In the wake of the 2016 attack, San Mateo County instituted two-factor authentication for its email accounts — requiring each user to log in with a password and a one-time code sent via text message to their mobile device.
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