Mobile Security Solutions
Mobile app risk is not just a technical issue, it poses a serious business threat. That’s the central message speakers amplify in NowSecure Connect 2025: Avoid the APPocalypse, a virtual event at which industry leaders, security professionals and app development leaders gathered to confront the rising tide of mobile risk. In his opening keynote, NowSecure […]
iVerify recently published a detailed technical analysis uncovering a new iMessage vulnerability — dubbed “NICKNAME” — that could be used in a zero-click attack to compromise iOS devices. The exploit abuses the way iOS handles iMessage contact profile updates (nicknames) to trigger memory corruption and potentially deliver spyware without any user interaction. What We Know […]
Mobile apps often request more access than they need, exposing businesses to unnecessary risk. Dangerous permissions let Android apps tap into sensitive user data and device functions such as reading messages, recording audio, accessing stored files or tracking real-time location. On iOS, dangerous entitlements grant apps elevated privileges that can bypass built-in security controls and […]
The global over-the-top (OTT) streaming market is projected to reach $343 billion in 2025, growing annually by 6.56%. Revenue from Advertising Video-on-Demand (AVoD) alone is expected to hit $54.54 billion, showcasing the substantial opportunities in this booming market. However, this rapid growth presents significant mobile app security and privacy challenges. As OTT apps handle vast […]
Every smartphone in the world today is a potential spy equipped with more than 18 sensors like GPS, accelerometer, gyroscope and microphone that can be weaponized by cyberattackers who take advantage of poorly secured mobile apps. With more than 7.2 billion smartphones in use and 255 billion app downloads in 2023 alone, the global mobile […]
Traditional penetration testing wasn’t built for today’s mobile release cycles. Annual, semi-annual or even quarterly pen tests don’t cut it anymore. If your mobile app updates weekly, that’s a dozen untested versions before your next scheduled assessment. That’s a dozen chances for a data leak or privacy flaw to slip through. Mobile Penetration Testing as […]
App Store Security Myths: Why Enterprises Can’t Solely Rely on Apple and Google for Security Reviews
When enterprise mobility managers, end-user computing (EUC) managers and IT security teams evaluate third-party mobile app risk for business use, a common misconception arises: If an app is available in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, it must be secure and free of privacy risks. The reality is that Apple and Google app […]
“Cybercriminals are increasingly logging in rather than hacking into networks through valid accounts.”— IBM Security X-Force Threat Index 2024 “The use of stolen credentials remains the primary way into organizations, with 40% of breaches involving credentials as the top ‘action’ to entry taken.”— Verizon 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report In popular imagination, hackers navigate complex […]
App Store and Google Play visitors find it hard to escape Artificial Intelligence (AI). From photo enhancement apps to voice assistants to health diagnostics, AI commands an undeniable presence in mobile apps. In fact, 10 out of 12 top graphic design apps use AI — it’s everywhere. As AI permeates mobile apps, it introduces a […]
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 […]