Easy-to-exploit Skype vulnerability reveals users’ IP address

A vulnerability in Skype mobile apps can be exploited by attackers to discover a user’s IP address – a piece of information that may endanger individuals whose physical security depends on their general location remaining secret. The vulner… Continue reading Easy-to-exploit Skype vulnerability reveals users’ IP address

Streamline your IT mobile app delivery pipeline

Discover the best practices to get your mobile apps out of your developers’ hands and into production with the proven, repeatable process in this article.
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Google Play apps will allow users to initiate in-app account deletion

Google Play will be pushing Android app developers to allow users to delete their account and associated data from within the app. Users will also be given the option to only delete data where applicable, as some data needs to be retained for security,… Continue reading Google Play apps will allow users to initiate in-app account deletion

Survey reveals surprising Mac user app preferences and purchasing trends

Setapp’s new Mac apps survey finds the features Mac users seek as well as how and why they purchase software the ways in which they do.
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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

Malicious droppers on Google Play deliver banking malware to victims

Android users are often advised to get mobile apps from Google Play, the company’s official app marketplace, to minimize the possibility of downloading malware. After all, Google analyzes apps before allowing them on the market. Unfortunately, ti… Continue reading Malicious droppers on Google Play deliver banking malware to victims

Risk management focus shifts from external to internal exposure

Coalfire released its fourth annual Securealities Penetration Risk Report which analyzes enterprise and cloud service providers (CSPs) internal and external attack vectors, application development and mobile app security, social engineering and phishin… Continue reading Risk management focus shifts from external to internal exposure