Securing mobile devices. A timely reminder

While home working might now be the norm for some, more and more people are going back to their place of work on a more regular basis. If you’re commuting again or if you’re responsible for securing your people’s devices it’s a good idea to revisit and review your security admin for mobile device...

CVE-2021-1854

A call termination issue with was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5. A legacy cellular network can automatically answer an incoming call when an ongoing call ends or drops...

Protecting Phones From Pegasus-Like Spyware Attacks

Pegasus spyware from the Israeli firm NSO Group is nearly invisible. It sends messages to compromise targeted phones without setting off any alarm bells to the phone’s user. There’s little you can do to protect yourself, say experts. But little isn’t nothing. Our guest today is Adam Weinberg, whi...

awesome-mobile-security

It is an offensive tool for mobile security research. The repository xynsd/awesome-mobile-security is a curated collection of resources and tools for mobile security research, covering both Android and iOS platforms. It aggregates various references and tools from their respective owners, serving...

CVE-2021-22348

There is a Memory Buffer Improper Operation Limit Vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause code to execute...

CVE-2021-30507

Inappropriate implementation in Offline in Google Chrome on Android prior to 90.0.4430.212 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to bypass site isolation via a crafted HTML page...

Command Execution Vulnerability in China Mobile's Third-Party IPTV Management System

China Mobile is a GSM-based mobile communications operator, and is one of the "Big Three" telecom operators along with China Unicom and China Telecom. A command execution vulnerability exists in the third-party IPTV management system of China Mobile, which can be exploited by attackers to gain...

Qualcomm Chip Bug Opens Android Fans to Eavesdropping

A vulnerability in a 5G modem data service could allow mobile hackers to remotely target Android users by injecting malicious code into a phone’s modem – gaining the ability to execute code, access mobile users’ call histories and text messages, and eavesdrop on phone calls. That’s according to...

Anyone For a Smart Network Slice?

As with any standardization effort, development of 5G specifications accounted for numerous technology trends and new use cases. Network functions were designed for virtualization and automation to enhance operational efficiency and agility. At the same time, smart devices were in the midst of a...

CVE-2021-0427

In parseExclusiveStateAnnotation of LogEvent.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions:...

CVE-2020-14103

The application in the mobile phone can read the SNO information of the device, Xiaomi 10 MIUI 2020.01.15...

Mini Mouse 9.3.0 - Local File inclusion

Exploit Title: Mini Mouse 9.3.0 - Local File inclusion / Path Traversal Author: gosh Date: 05-04-2021 Vendor Homepage: http://yodinfo.com Software Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mini-mouse-remote-control/id914250948 Version: 9.3.0 Tested on: iPhone; iOS 14.4.2 GET /op=getdeviceinfo HTTP/1.1...

5 common VPN myths busted

Virtual Private Networks VPNs are popular but often misunderstood. There are many misconceptions about them—misconceptions that may be stopping people from adding a useful layer to their security and privacy defenses. So, let’s do some myth busting. 1. VPNs are for illegal activity Some people...

Annoyingly Believable Tax Refund Scam Targets Mobile

A text message-based tax scam is making the rounds in the U.K., in a probable harbinger of things to come as the U.S. tax season gets underway in earnest. SMS messages are going out to unsuspecting U.K. citizens claiming to be from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs HMRC, the country’s...

UBUNTU-CVE-2021-21134

Incorrect security UI in Page Info in Google Chrome on iOS prior to 88.0.4324.96 allowed a remote attacker to spoof security UI via a crafted HTML page...

As Modern Mobile Enables Remote Work, It Also Demands Security

Smartphones, tablets, collaboration apps and other modern framework tools are critical to maintaining productivity remotely, but they also demand an integrated security strategy purpose-built for mobile devices. The coronavirus pandemic has completely upended the way we work, educate and socializ...

7 Simple Ways to Make Your Android Phone More Secure

Here's how to lock down your data and stop others from snooping on your personal information...

Demonstrate Commitment, Differentiate Services, Develop Opportunities

Everything's mobile -- especially today, when running a business is harder than ever -- and responsiveness is everything. Staying ahead of the curve means workers may need to operate in "always available" mode, relying on their phone for business-related tasks, regardless of where they may be. Th...

Election Security: How Mobile Devices Are Shaping the Way We Work, Play and Vote

The line between our personal and professional lives is blurring in an unprecedented fashion as we approach the 2020 presidential election. From Oracle and Walmart’s plans to invest in TikTok to a bug in Joe Biden’s campaign app that exposed millions of voter files – the role mobile technology wi...

Akamai Named Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for Fourth Consecutive Year

Gartner published its 2020 Magic Quadrant for Web Application Firewalls WAFi and named Akamai a Leader for the fourth consecutive year. Gartner's high distinction is market recognition of our completeness of vision and ability to execute. This graphic was published by Gartner, Inc. as part of a...