Security Firms, Nonprofits Team to Fight Stalkerware

The scourge of so-called “stalkerware” has accelerated as mobile cyberattacks in general have become more common, and it’s something that’s being addressed through a security industry collaboration that launched this week. The term “stalkerware” refers to both surreptitious spyware available on t...

scadaApp for iOS 1.1.4.0 - (Servername) Denial of Service Exploit

Exploit Title: scadaApp for iOS 1.1.4.0 - 'Servername' Denial of Service PoC Discovery by: Luis Martinez Vendor Homepage: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/scadaapp/id1206266634 Software Link: App Store for iOS devices Tested Version: 1.1.4.0 Vulnerability Type: Denial of Service DoS Local Tested on...

Android Keyboard App Could Swindle 40M Users Out of Millions

Researchers are warning users to delete a popular Android keyboard app that, once downloaded, makes unauthorized purchases of premium digital content. Google told Threatpost it has removed the app from its Google Play marketplace – but researchers say it was downloaded on at least 40 million phon...

Multiple Apple Products App Store Component Input Validation Error Vulnerability

Apple iOS is an operating system developed for mobile devices.Apple tvOS is a smart TV operating system.Apple watchOS is a smart watch operating system.The App Store is one of the components of the App Store.Apple iOS is an operating system developed for mobile devices.Apple tvOS is a smart TV...

This Week in Security News: Trend Micro Acquires Cloud Conformity and Apple Removes Malicious iOS Apps from App Store

Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, learn about Trend Micro’s recent acquisition of Cloud Conformity. Also, read about a fake photo editing app on Google Play and the 17...

Apple Removes 17 Malicious iOS Apps From App Store

Researchers have uncovered 17 apps on Apple’s official App Store infected with malware. Apple has since removed the apps from the App Store – but a “significant” number of iOS users could have installed them, researchers said. Once downloaded, the malicious apps infect victims with a trojan...

Agent Smith Malware Infects 25M Android Phones to Push Rogue Ads

Researchers are warning of a new breed of Android malware, dubbed “Agent Smith,” that they claim has infected 25 million handsets in order to replace legitimate apps with doppelgangers that display rogue ads. The malware is tied to a China-based firm, according to Check Point researchers, and is...

Apple Transparency Report Now Includes App Store Takedown Requests

For the first time Apple added to its transparency report the number of App Store takedown requests it has received from governments. The report, released Tuesday, also puts some hard numbers on how often law enforcement and governments request device and user data. App Takedown Request Apple’s...

Sign in with Apple

What's in a Login Button? All you need to know about the new "Sign in with Apple" For Akamai Identity Cloud, we intend to support our clients that wish to implement "Sign in with Apple" just like we do for Facebook, Google, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and about 30 other Identity Providers. If yo...

iOS Public App Store app uploads are not working when using the App Store app URL

With Endpoint Management, when an Administrator attempts to upload an iOS and/or iPadOS public App Store app by enteringthe URL by using the new app URL on the App Store, the app is not found and the error below is displayed...

Samsung Galaxy Apps Trust Management Issue Vulnerability

Samsung Galaxy Apps is a pre-installed application store program for Samsung mobile devices from Samsung South Korea. A security vulnerability exists in Samsung Galaxy Apps versions prior to 4.4.01.7. An attacker can exploit the vulnerability to modify the hostname to mimic the app store's API,...

Is 'Sign in with Apple' Marketing Spin or Privacy Magic? Experts Weigh In

Apple’s “Sign in with Apple” feature promises to protect user privacy – and while many are looking at that claim as more of a marketing move than anything else, authentication experts say it has the potential to have an enormous impact on the data privacy ecosystem. The giant from Cupertino took...

Apple Defends Parental Control App Removal Amid Backlash

Apple is defending its decision to take down several highly popular parental control apps amidst a firestorm of backlash, saying it did so for “privacy and security” reasons. Apple came under scrutiny this weekend after a New York Times article alleged that the phone giant had unfairly removed or...

Fake Instagram Apps on Google Play Harvest User Logins

Three apps on Google Play claiming to help Instagram users amass followers have been found stealing usernames and passwords for the social photo service. The fake apps were uncovered by Malwarebytes, and are still available, according to Nathan Collier, a security researcher with the firm. “As th...

macOS < 10.14 Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Apple iOS 12.2 Patches 51 Serious Flaws

Apple patched 51 vulnerabilities rated serious with its iOS 12.2 update. One of the most serious bugs could allow apps to secretly listen to end users. Apple’s iOS security updates, announced Monday during its March product announcement event, are for the iPhone 5s and later, iPad Air and later a...

XenMobile: How to Block Apple App Store and iTunes Store using restriction Policy

This article details how to block installing any Apps and music from the Apple App Store and iTunes store, respectively, on the iOS...

Smart Ski Helmet Headphone Flaws Leak Personal, GPS Data

Researchers have found a slew of vulnerabilities in a pair of smart headphones designed to fit under ski helmets. The flaws could allow a bad actor to view victims’ personal information, track them and even listen to their private conversations via the headphones’ walkie-talkie function, which us...

Google Play Cracks Down on Malicious Apps

Google Play is ramping up its offensive against malicious apps, which have continued to plague the official app store for Android devices over the years. In a Wednesday post, Andrew Ahn, product manager at Google Play, said that the number of app submissions that were rejected on the app...

Hacked versions of popular iOS games available on App Store

By Waqas Software pirates are distributing hacked and infected versions of iPhone apps by hijacking Apple’s enterprise developer program. Reportedly, the hacked apps include versions of Minecraft, Spotify, Angry Birds, and Pokemon Go. These apps have been modified for making paid content/features...