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The Real-Time Location Tracking Threat Mobile apps quietly collect vast volumes of location data unbeknownst to users. While location tracking enhances functionality of many mobile apps, this data can be exploited and exposes individuals and enterprises to serious risk. From stalking to real-time tracking and surveillance, data misuse can lead to physical harm and even […]
The growing reliance on mobile apps has spawned a wave of security and privacy challenges in 2024 with major breaches making headlines and regulatory agencies pursuing compliance enforcement. From exposed user data to prolonged service outages, these incidents highlight the critical need for strong mobile application security. Mobile security experts identify several threats you can […]
Vulnerabilities are inevitable in app development, but not all vulnerabilities require the same attention or resources. Security managers and DevSecOps leaders must effectively prioritize identification and remediation of mobile application security and privacy vulnerabilities to efficiently reduce their overall risk profile. NowSecure has ample mobile app security testing experience and expertise advising customers about mobile […]
r2con2024 was the highly anticipated return of the Radare2 conference after a five-year pause, driven by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and a period of community reorganization. As the gathering spot for developers, security researchers and enthusiasts of the open-source Radare2 framework, this year’s event stands as a powerful testament to the resilience of […]
The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal reported on a group of nation-state hackers targeting the phones of dozens of high-level people in the Trump and the Harris campaigns, including the candidates themselves as well as journalists covering the hacking group. These hackers understood that almost all critical business functions and communications would […]
This is the second (and the shortest) installment of my blog series about reverse engineering iOS system libraries with radare2. We’ll introduce the concept of cross-references, why they’re important and the gist of them in r2. This blog post explores how to find cross-references from within a single library in the dyld shared library cache […]
Mobile devices have become essential in our daily lives, providing instant access to a vast array of information and services. On average, users engage with more than 20 mobile applications each day, making apps key to our digital existence. However, as our dependence on mobile technology increases, so does the associated threat landscape and risk […]
Mobile app developers must stay ahead of the curve with the latest operating system updates to deliver an excellent user experience. As the Android 15 release updates near the finish line this summer, Google is expected to release Android 15 in mid-August to coincide with the Pixel 9 series launch at the Made by Google […]
At the recent Apple Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC), Apple unveiled a slew of groundbreaking features. Among the most anticipated is the iOS 18 mobile operating system set to arrive in September. iOS 18 introduces a host of robust mobile application security and privacy features, including automatic passkey upgrades, app-specific locks and enhanced contact access controls. […]
New U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations for cybersecurity disclosures will reshape how companies report on risk management strategies and disclose and manage security incidents. Changes to the federal government agency’s reporting requirements took effect in December 2023. Experts expect the mandatory enhanced cybersecurity disclosures to compel companies to enhance proactive protection measures to […]