Mobile application security best practices
Mobile applications can expose enterprises to serious risks. This guide provides the basic of mobile application security, including news on mobile app flaws to best practices for secure application development.
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Mobile application security best practices News
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May 06, 2021
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May'21
Popular mobile apps leaking AWS keys, exposing user data
Security researchers at CloudSek discovered approximately 40 popular mobile apps contained hardcoded API secret keys, putting both user information and corporate data at risk.
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May 26, 2020
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May'20
StrandHogg 2.0 allows attackers to imitate most Android apps
A new elevation-of-privilege vulnerability on Android, dubbed StrandHogg 2.0, allows threat actors to gain access to most apps, according to Norwegian mobile security firm Promon.
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January 23, 2020
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Jan'20
Sophos adds mobile threat defense app to Intercept X line
Intercept X for Mobile is compatible with iOS and Android devices, as well as Chrome OS and Chromebooks. It offers privacy protection, authentication and other security features.
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January 31, 2019
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Jan'19
Facebook and Google exploit Enterprise Certificate loophole on iOS
Both Facebook and Google were found to be exploiting a loophole in Apple's Developer Enterprise Program for iOS with apps used to gather data on users who installed them.
Mobile application security best practices Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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An introductory guide to mobile app security testing
Secure mobile apps by engineering security right into the software and with thorough mobile app security testing. Here's what risks to look for, processes to use and tools to adopt. Continue Reading
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What is included in the mPOS security standard from PCI SSC?
The PCI SSC developed an mPOS security standard to improve mobile payment and PIN systems. Expert Michael Cobb looks at what the requirements are and how they help. Continue Reading
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Mobile security trends point to unifying policy and tools
Securing mobile devices in the enterprise to effectively deflect potential breaches now means enterprise mobile management must evolve into unified endpoint management. Continue Reading
Evaluate Mobile application security best practices Vendors & Products
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12 essential features of advanced endpoint security tools
In addition to protecting an organization's endpoints from threats, IT administrators can use endpoint security tools to monitor operation functions and DLP strategies. Continue Reading
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Endpoint security strategy: Focus on endpoints, apps or both?
Companies know how to secure traditional endpoints, but what about mobile devices outside the network? They should decide if they want to protect devices, apps or both. Continue Reading
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Endpoint security vs. network security: Why both matter
As the security perimeter blurs, companies often debate the merits of endpoint security vs. network security. However, it shouldn't be an either-or decision. Continue Reading
Manage Mobile application security best practices
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Mobile app security best practices for 4 vulnerability types
Adequate mobile app security must assess various dimensions of software, including each OS's best practices, traffic and API calls, data storage and source code. Continue Reading
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How do trusted app stores release and disclose patches?
A flaw was found in the Android installer for Fortnite and was patched within 24 hours. Learn how such a quick turnaround affects mobile app security with expert Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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What are the best ways to prevent a SIM swapping attack?
SIM swapping is on the rise as the use of mobile devices increases. Discover what SIM swaps are, how they work and how they can be mitigated. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Mobile application security best practices Issues
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Why entropy sources should be added to mobile application vetting
NIST's 'Vetting the Security of Mobile Applications' draft discusses four key areas of general requirements. Learn how further improvements to the vetting process could be made. Continue Reading
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Android vulnerability: How can users mitigate Janus malware?
The Janus vulnerability was found injecting malicious code into reputable Android apps. Once injected, users' endpoints become infected. Learn how to prevent this with expert Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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ExpensiveWall malware: How does this SMS attack function?
A new SMS malware known as ExpensiveWall was recently discovered by Check Point. Learn how it infects devices and puts Android device users at risk with expert Nick Lewis. Continue Reading