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Mobile App Session Replay & Its Privacy Impact

By Amy Schurr / February 18, 2019 / Comments Off on Mobile App Session Replay & Its Privacy Impact

Session replay is a technique that allows app developers to view screenshots, screen recordings, and touch events of how a user interacts with an app. Depending on how this technique is implemented, it can have some serious impacts to a user’s privacy. Based on recent news event, Apple already has started to notify app developers that they should obtain consent and inform users if they are being recorded.

Mobile Dating Apps Threaten Users’ Privacy

By NowSecure Marketing / February 13, 2019 / Comments Off on Mobile Dating Apps Threaten Users’ Privacy

Dating apps pose particular privacy concerns due to the massive amount of personal information stored and exchanged by users. NowSecure recently analyzed the cybersecurity risk level of 50 publicly available dating mobile apps available in the Apple® App Store® and Google Play™. Find out what we discovered and how organizations and users can protect themselves.

Frida 12.3 Debuts New Crash Reporting Feature

By Amy Schurr / February 7, 2019 / Comments Off on Frida 12.3 Debuts New Crash Reporting Feature

The Frida 12.3 open-source software dynamic instrumentation toolkit offers an exciting new app crash reporting feature that provides more details about failed jobs and enhances iOS crash reporting. Learn about this new capability and how it saves Frida users time and improves the experience of NowSecure customers.

Shining a spotlight on privacy violations in children’s mobile apps

By Amy Schurr / January 23, 2019 / Comments Off on Shining a spotlight on privacy violations in children’s mobile apps

Amidst increasing concern over compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and data privacy, we tested 50 Android mobile apps for young kids for security and privacy risk. The findings show worrisome vulnerabilities in webview, network and Inter-Component Communication.

Make Time for These Six OWASP AppSec California Sessions

By Amy Schurr / January 16, 2019 / Comments Off on Make Time for These Six OWASP AppSec California Sessions

Heading to OWASP AppSec California conference next week? Make the most of your time there with our recommended picks for all things mobile application security, DevSecOps and open source.

2019 Predictions for Mobile AppSec and DevSecOps

By Amy Schurr / January 2, 2019 / Comments Off on 2019 Predictions for Mobile AppSec and DevSecOps

With a new year upon us, now’s the time to peer into the crystal ball. Discover what NowSecure employees think 2019 holds for all things mobile application security and DevSecOps.

Greatest Hits: Our Top 10 Mobile AppSec Blog Posts in 2018

By Amy Schurr / December 20, 2018 / Comments Off on Greatest Hits: Our Top 10 Mobile AppSec Blog Posts in 2018

As 2018 draws to a close, it’s been a busy year in mobile application security. In a time of reflection, we offer a rundown of our Top 10 2018 articles about mobile appsec and DevSecOps. Which is your favorite?

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Retail Apps Threaten Shoppers’ Privacy

By Amy Schurr / November 14, 2018 / Comments Off on Black Friday & Cyber Monday Retail Apps Threaten Shoppers’ Privacy

Last year, 66 million U.S. residents shopped online on Black Friday, topped only by 81 million on Cyber Monday. As an onslaught of consumers gear up to use retail and deal finding mobile apps to take advantage of post-Thanksgiving sales, companies should realized that many of those apps have security flaws that could compromise customer data.

How to Achieve Pen Testing at DevOps Speed

By NowSecure Marketing / October 24, 2018 / Comments Off on How to Achieve Pen Testing at DevOps Speed

Automation makes it possible to blend the thorough coverage of a pen test with the speed, frequency and repeatability of DevOps, all at an affordable price. Discover how the combination of modern mobile appsec testing technology and outsourced penetration testing services can provide peace of mind about your mobile app security program.

10 Smart Mobile Security Session Choices at AppSec USA

By NowSecure Marketing / October 3, 2018 / Comments Off on 10 Smart Mobile Security Session Choices at AppSec USA

OWASP AppSec USA kicks off in San Jose on Monday, Oct. 8, and NowSecure is proud to participate in the event as a Platinum Sponsor. To help you plan your time during the general sessions on Thursday and Friday, we’ve highlighted several sessions that we’re eager to attend.