BlackBerry and Upstream Security join forces to protect software-defined vehicles

BlackBerry announced a partnership with Upstream Security to enable automakers to strengthen the overall security posture of their vehicles, by leveraging the rich telemetry data and edge compute capabilities from BlackBerry IVY. Upstream’s cloud… Continue reading BlackBerry and Upstream Security join forces to protect software-defined vehicles

Automotive industry employees unaware of data security risks

30% of automotive employees don’t check security protocols before trying a new tool, according to Salesforce. This could put their company and customer data at risk. Alarming rise in automotive API attacks Cybersecurity is a growing concern in the auto… Continue reading Automotive industry employees unaware of data security risks

16% of mobile devices in developing markets now infected with malware

Mobile users already disadvantaged by an economic and digital divide have suffered the most from digital fraud throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. In emerging markets such as Brazil, Indonesia, South Africa and Thailand, 16 percent of mobile devices that… Continue reading 16% of mobile devices in developing markets now infected with malware

93% of attempted mobile transactions in 2019 were fraudulent

93 percent of total mobile transactions in 20 countries were blocked as fraudulent in 2019 according to a report on the state of malware and mobile ad fraud released by Upstream. The number of malicious apps discovered in 2019 rose to 98,000, up from 6… Continue reading 93% of attempted mobile transactions in 2019 were fraudulent

Automotive cybersecurity incidents doubled in 2019, up 605% since 2016

Upstream Security’s 2020 Automotive Cybersecurity Report shares in-depth insights and statistics gleaned from analyzing 367 publicly reported automotive cyber incidents spanning the past decade, highlighting vulnerabilities and insights identifie… Continue reading Automotive cybersecurity incidents doubled in 2019, up 605% since 2016

Volvo Group invests in Upstream to develop connected vehicles protection systems

Volvo Group Venture Capital AB has invested in Upstream Security, a leading Israeli automotive cybersecurity company. The investment will fund the development of systems to protect connected vehicles following the introduction of data-driven technologi… Continue reading Volvo Group invests in Upstream to develop connected vehicles protection systems

Android devices with pre-installed malware sold in developing markets

New low-end Android smartphone devices being sold to consumers in developing markets, many of whom are coming online for the first time, contain pre-installed malware, according to Upstream. This malware, designed to commit digital ad fraud, collects u… Continue reading Android devices with pre-installed malware sold in developing markets

Cloudflare, Upstream, and Symantec – Startup Security Weekly #46

The hells of being a founder, killing projects before they kill you, intellectual property 101, and invisible unicorns. Michael and Paul give updates on Auth0, Upstream, Palo Alto Networks, Symantec, and more! Startup Articles & Discussion[edit] Don’t Play with Dead Snakes — Kill Projects Before They Kill You ==> balance bias for action with knowing when […]

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