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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The TeaBot malware has been found in the QR Code & Barcode Scanner app available through the Google Play Store. This trojan is notorious for accessing and stealing banking information from smartphones. Google Play app downloaded more than 10,000 times contained data-stealing RAT | Ars Technica Here are the latest …
The Information Commissioner’s Office has issued a written reprimand to both the Scottish Government and NHS National Services Scotland about failures in how citizen’s personal data was used and handled by the NHS Scotland COVID Status app. Governments should not be making these types of mistakes. See the ICO article …
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 …
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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