Predatory loan mobile apps grab data, harass users and their contacts

Lookout researchers have discovered nearly 300 Android and iOS apps that trick victims into unfair loan terms, exfiltrate excessive user data from mobile devices, and then use it to pressure and shame the victims for repayment. Aimed at consumers in de… Continue reading Predatory loan mobile apps grab data, harass users and their contacts

Lookout extends collaboration with Verizon to bring data-centric cloud security to businesses

Lookout has expanded its partnership with Verizon to deliver the Lookout Cloud Security Platform to Verizon business customers. The Lookout Cloud Security Platform helps safeguard an organizations’ data, identify and mitigate threats and facilita… Continue reading Lookout extends collaboration with Verizon to bring data-centric cloud security to businesses

Lookout acquires SaferPass to deliver online identity solutions for consumers and businesses

Lookout announced it has acquired SaferPass, an innovative Password Management company that provides secure online identity solutions for both consumers and businesses. By adding Password Management technology to its suite of security solutions, Lookou… Continue reading Lookout acquires SaferPass to deliver online identity solutions for consumers and businesses

Ivanti partners with Lookout to help organizations prevent threats in the new hybrid work landscape

Ivanti and Lookout announced they have joined forces to help organizations accelerate cloud adoption and mature their zero trust security posture in the “Everywhere Workplace.” Ivanti and Lookout have integrated their technologies – Ivanti Neurons for … Continue reading Ivanti partners with Lookout to help organizations prevent threats in the new hybrid work landscape

Beware of old and new tax-themed scams and schemes

April 18 marks the end of the 2022 US tax season and those individuals who are yet to file their taxes should get a move on. But they should not throw caution to the wind, as scammers, fraudsters, phishers and malware peddlers are working hard to explo… Continue reading Beware of old and new tax-themed scams and schemes

Cyber measures gain momentum at federal agencies

Last year’s White House Executive Order on Cybersecurity has had a catalytic effect in focusing increased attention on holistic cybersecurity practices, according to a new survey of federal IT officials. Half of agency IT and security officials polled in the survey described the executive order as “greatly needed” — and another 30% called it “game-changing” — in getting agency leaders to commit resources toward critical cybersecurity projects. Three-quarters of survey respondents reported that their fiscal 2022 IT security budgets had been increased to meet White House requirements, and 44% said that those budgets had increased by more than 10%. The study, conducted by FedScoop and CyberScoop and underwritten by Lookout, also found that 3 in 4 federal IT executives surveyed reported that their agency had developed 75% or more of the IT and cybersecurity strategies required of them by the executive order. The findings are based on the completed responses […]

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Mobile phishing exposure in the energy industry surged 161% in 2021

Mobile phishing exposure surged 161% within the energy industry between the second half of 2020 and the first half of 2021, a Lookout report reveals. The research indicates that organizations in the energy industry experienced the following between Jul… Continue reading Mobile phishing exposure in the energy industry surged 161% in 2021

Uptycs raises $50M to expand the breadth of its cloud-native security analytics platform

Uptycs announced that it has raised $50 million in a Series C funding round, bringing the company’s total amount raised to $93 million. This latest funding round was led by Norwest Venture Partners, with participation from Sapphire Ventures and S… Continue reading Uptycs raises $50M to expand the breadth of its cloud-native security analytics platform