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Google Play is an ‘order of magnitude’ better at blocking malware

The Parallax

During a month that’s seen Android malware new and old plague the world’s most popular mobile operating system, Google says its Play Store is becoming more civilized and less like the Wild West. You have a lower probability of being infected by malware from Play than being hit by lightning,” Ahn says.

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Hidden inside Dark Caracal’s espionage apps: Old tech

The Parallax

Its success was predicated not on “zero-day” vulnerabilities or new forms of malicious software, but rather on older, known malware delivered via an all-too-familiar method: phishing. The malware included hacked versions of end-to-end encrypted communication apps Signal and WhatsApp.

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Why endpoint security will be a renewed priority for businesses of all sizes in 2023

CIO

They achieve this via several means, but one of the most common is via phishing, which typically involves convincing someone to download a piece of malware from a legitimate-looking email that will then gather login data and other sensitive info that can give the criminals access to much more within the organisation.

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Mobile App Store List for promoting your mobile application worldwide.

Openxcell

Mobile App Stores – Overview. Amongst these millions of mobile app ideas , a big percentage is of new business ventures. Being bots of the 21st century, most often the business ventures are on mobile application developments or at least mobile application related. Ultimate Mobile App Stores List (2021).

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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

CIO

However, outdated operating systems can be more vulnerable to security risks because they may lack the latest security updates and patches, serving as an entry point for hackers to infiltrate networks. What is fixed wireless access?

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FBI?s router reboot call reminds us why to check for updates

The Parallax

On May 25, the FBI issued a clarion call to a broad swath of Wi-Fi router owners: To clear out a potential botnet malware infection, reboot your router. The malware, VPNFilter, allowed hackers to snoop on all traffic passing through the router, including stealing website log-ins, as well as disable the device.

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Fighting Ransomware: Using Ivanti’s Platform to Build a Resilient Zero Trust Security Defense

Ivanti

Ransomware is a strain of malware that blocks users (or a company) from accessing their personal data or apps on infected iOS, iPadOS, and Android mobile devices, macOS laptops, Windows personal computers and servers, and Linux servers. First is the locker ransomware, where the earliest form on mobile devices was found on Android.

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