When we undertake any cyber security survey, and we ask about software, we know the greatest amount of work we will have to do, is when the client says “we had this written for us” or we use this “open source software”. (We will not get into Android apps or …
Every week we seem to get the same kind of Android app story!
There is a risk associated with with downloading apps from the Google Play Store – even though Google is working on improving the privacy and security of the apps on offer there: I really like this – more transparency in the Google Play Store and the way apps will use …
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Android banking malware is still a problem
If you or anyone in your team use an Android based device then these two articles are a must read: Android-wiping BRATA malware is evolving into a persistent threat (bleepingcomputer.com) New Android banking malware disguises as crypto app to spread | TechRepublic Apple comes under a lot of criticism for …
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Would you like to go large on the tracking with that coffee? UPDATED
This post was first made on 6 June 2022 Updated 2 August 2022 A coffee and a doughnut as compensation At least this time it appears the people will be getting compensation: Tim Hortons offer free coffee, donut to settle privacy claim • The Register Original Post: Tim Hortons is …
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India in the news – when is privacy not so private? UPDATED 20 May 2022
This article was first published on 5 May 2022 Update 20 May 2022 The Indian government has moved on it’s hard line approach to incident report reporting, and some of the other provisions in their new cyber security laws – except the rules on VPNs! India slightly softens infosec incident …
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