Collaborate Disseminate
I assume most of the security issues with old software are
that scripts or .exe will run against the bugs in the software.
and that the firmware on the device OS bugs aren’t patched.
Or some parts of the machine are accessible to the inte… Continue reading Where to find updated best practice on using unmaintained or legacy software on a patched OS?
One of the issues, I think, with smaller businesses, banking or healthcare is that a lot of hardware runs software that is OS-dependent, and therefore still running Windows XP or older because they can’t upgrade.
Action Plan could be:
What checks (static analysis, dynamic analysis etc.) does Google, Apple, Amazon etc. do on their app stores with each app developer submit? Are they automatic or manual?
Does any app store review every single line of code?
Continue reading What security reviews are done on apps in mobile app stores? [closed]
Further to my previous question.
I’m now asking for the ‘so what’ for all app stores…
Which app store performs better checks so non-technical users can trust the protection? Including 3rd party app stores available
I realise that securit… Continue reading How do non technical users tell which App stores are safe enough & remain safe using an app store as their quality/vetting varies?
Further to my question about how a non-technical user cannot really vet android apps.
I’m now asking practical questions:
Which store performs better checks so send non-technical users here to use these?
Hard to download apps for android … Continue reading Non Technical Users: How to tell/which App stores are safe enough/remain safe using an app store as their quality/vetting varies?
Background
I moved from ios to Android so now can’t rely on Apple doing some checks on the apps.
I was told that Google does some automated checks and if you buy/download apps from large organisations, a.k.a. Microsoft, then you should be … Continue reading How does a non technical user/beginner vet Android apps to ensure they are safe?