The advent of 5G presents an opportunity for us to think the exploding number of IoT devices and how we securely connect to the digital world.
Link: https://threatpost.com/the-danger-and-opportunity-in-5g-connectivity-and-iot/138493/
Tag: Mobile Security
Adaptable, All-in-One Android Trojan Shows the Future of Malware
GPlayed may be the new face of malware — flexible and adaptable, with a Swiss Army knife-like toolbox that can be used to target pretty much anyone.
Link: https://threatpost.com/adaptable-all-in-one-android-trojan-shows-the-future-of-malware/138215/
Slideshow: Intel from Virus Bulletin 2018
This year’s Virus Bulletin conference featured top-tier research from some of the world’s best threat intelligence experts.
Link: https://threatpost.com/slideshow-intel-from-virus-bulletin-2018/138144/
Virus Bulletin 2018: Saudi Dissident Spyware Attack Belies Bigger Threat
A spyware attack on a Saudi dissident living in Canada made headlines this week, but Citizen Lab warns that simpler attacks are the real epidemic.
Google Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in Android OS
The most dire vulnerability targets the Android framework and could allow an adversary to execute arbitrary code on targeted devices.
Link: https://threatpost.com/google-patches-critical-vulnerabilities-in-android-os/137875/
iPhone XS Passcode Bypass Hack Exposes Contacts, Photos
Bypass works on iOS 12 and Apple’s latest iPhone XS model phones allowing an attacker to access contacts and photos.
Link: https://threatpost.com/iphone-xs-passcode-bypass-hack-exposes-contacts-photos/137790/
Android App Verification Issues Pave Way For Phishing Attacks
A research team suggested a new secure-by-design API after discovering design flaws in the way Android apps are verified by password managers.
Link: https://threatpost.com/android-app-verification-issues-pave-way-for-phishing-attacks/137774/
Weakness in Apple MDM Tool Allows Access to Sensitive Corporate Info
A lack of authentication in Apple’s Device Enrollment Program could allow attackers to scoop up Wi-Fi passwords and VPN configurations.
Link: https://threatpost.com/weakness-in-apple-mdm-tool-allows-access-to-sensitive-corporate-info/137737/
Lucy Gang Debuts with Unusual Android MaaS Package
The threat actor’s Android-focused cyber-arms package, dubbed Black Rose Lucy, is limited in reach for now, but clearly has global ambitions.
Link: https://threatpost.com/lucy-gang-debuts-with-unusual-android-maas-package/137590/
Dangerous Pegasus Spyware Has Spread to 45 Countries
The malicious spyware has also been found in use in countries known for targeting human rights.
Link: https://threatpost.com/dangerous-pegasus-spyware-has-spread-to-45-countries/137506/