Cybersecurity Starts in the Boardroom
Here is some timely advice from TechRepublic about mobile device cyber security: Mobile malware is on the rise: Know how to protect yourself from a virus or stolen data | TechRepublic The big takeaway is sideloading of apps, that have not been approved by an approved app store or repository, …
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Apple has released security and patch updates for their operating systems across most of it’s devices. These updates also include new features across the devices, Macs, iPhones and iPads. The advice, as always, is get the updates ASAP – patched devices are always more secure. iOS 15.4 and macOS 12.3 …
Updated New Xenomorph Android malware targets more than 50 banking and financial applications | TechRepublic The original article was published on 26 January 2022 This is an old Android vulnerability that has been given a refresh by cyber criminals. This time round it covers it’s tracks making the user’s recovery …
I have written about Apple AirTags a number of times as they have the potential to seriously threaten a person’s privacy and security. Even though that was never the intention when Apple produced the very useful devices. But it does leave the question floating that why did not the richest …
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It looks like Google is making moves to enforce privacy and security standards for Android developers who distribute apps via the Google Play Store. This would bring it into line with “other platforms” – Google refused to name Apple in its press release! Introducing the Privacy Sandbox on Android (blog.google) …
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