Mobile Security

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Mobile Security
Microsoft Sets End Date for Defender VPNMicrosoft Sets End Date for Defender VPN

Though Windows, iOS, and macOS users won't need to make any changes, Android users are advised to remove their Defender VPN profiles.

byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Feb 3, 2025
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1 Min Read
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Endpoint Security
Apple Patches Actively Exploited Zero-Day VulnerabilityApple Patches Actively Exploited Zero-Day Vuln
byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Jan 27, 2025
1 Min Read
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Endpoint Security
USPS Impersonators Tap Trust in PDFs in Smishing Attack WaveUSPS Impersonators Tap Trust in PDFs in Smishing Attacks
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
Jan 27, 2025
1 Min Read
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Endpoint Security
Omdia Finds Phishing Attacks Top Smartphone Security Concern for ConsumersOmdia Finds Phishing Attacks Top Smartphone Security Concern for Consumers
Jan 23, 2025
1 Min Read
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Threat Intelligence
Cloudflare CDN Bug Outs User Locations on Signal, DiscordCloudflare CDN Bug Outs User Locations on Signal, Discord
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
Jan 23, 2025
1 Min Read
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Cybersecurity Operations
Mandatory MFA, Biometrics Make Headway in Middle East, AfricaMandatory MFA, Biometrics Make Headway in Middle East, Africa
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
Jan 22, 2025
1 Min Read
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Remote Workforce
Name That Toon: Incentives
Name That Toon: Incentives
Jan 20, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJohn Klossner, Cartoonist
Hollie Hennessy, Principal Analyst, Omdia
Mobile Security
Phishing Attacks Are the Most Common Smartphone Security Issue for Consumers
Phishing Attacks Are Top Security Issue for Consumers
Jan 20, 2025
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1 Min Read
byHollie Hennessy, Aaron West
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Threat Intelligence
Russia Carves Out Commercial Surveillance Success Globally
Russia Carves Out Commercial Surveillance Success Globally
Jan 10, 2025
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1 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
China's Salt Typhoon Adds Charter, Windstream to Telecom Victim List
China's Salt Typhoon Adds Charter, Windstream to Telecom Victim List
Jan 6, 2025
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1 Min Read
byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyber Risk
Apple Offers $95M to Settle Siri Privacy Lawsuit
Apple Offers $95M to Settle Siri Privacy Lawsuit
Jan 3, 2025
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1 Min Read
byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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Сloud Security
DNSSEC Denial-of-Service Attacks Show Technology's Fragility
DNSSEC Denial-of-Service Attacks Show Technology's Fragility
Dec 24, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
Endpoint Security
Test Your Cyber Skills With the SANS Holiday Hack Challenge
Test Your Cyber Skills With the SANS Holiday Hack Challenge
Dec 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
'Dubai Police' Lures Anchor Wave of UAE Mobile Attacks
'Dubai Police' Lures Anchor Wave of UAE Mobile Attacks
Dec 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
'Earth Minotaur' Exploits WeChat Bugs, Sends Spyware to Uyghurs
'Earth Minotaur' Exploits WeChat Bugs, Sends Spyware to Uyghurs
Dec 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
PRESS RELEASE
Endpoint Security
Wyden and Schmitt Call for Investigation of Pentagon's Phone Systems
Wyden and Schmitt Call for Investigation of Pentagon's Phone Systems
Dec 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
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Endpoint Security
Pegasus Spyware Infections Proliferate Across iOS, Android Devices
Pegasus Spyware Infections Proliferate Across iOS, Android Devices
Dec 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Mobile Security
SecureG, CTIA Project Secures Business Phone Calls
SecureG, CTIA Project Secures Business Phone Calls
Dec 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
How AI Is Enhancing Security in Ridesharing
How AI Is Enhancing Security in Ridesharing
Nov 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRachita Naik, Machine Learning Engineer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Fancy Bear 'Nearest Neighbor' Attack Uses Nearby Wi-Fi Network
Fancy Bear 'Nearest Neighbor' Attack Uses Nearby Wi-Fi Network
Nov 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
How a Mental Health Nonprofit Secures Endpoints for Compassionate Care
How a Mental Health Nonprofit Secures Systems for Compassionate Care
Nov 21, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Threat Intelligence
China's 'Liminal Panda' APT Attacks Telcos, Steals Phone Data
China's 'Liminal Panda' APT Attacks Telcos, Steals Phone Data
Nov 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Apple Urgently Patches Actively Exploited Zero-Days
Apple Urgently Patches Actively Exploited Zero-Days
Nov 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Endpoint Security
WhatsApp: NSO Group Operates Pegasus Spyware for Customers
WhatsApp: NSO Group Operates Pegasus Spyware for Customers
Nov 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Different types of MFA
Identity & Access Management Security
Google Cloud to Enforce MFA on Accounts in 2025
Google Cloud to Enforce MFA on Accounts in 2025
Nov 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Application Security
Android Botnet 'ToxicPanda' Bashes Banks Across Europe, Latin America
Android Botnet 'ToxicPanda' Bashes Banks Across Europe, LatAm
Nov 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Mobile Security
Name That Edge Toon: Aerialist's Choice
Name That Edge Toon: Aerialist's Choice
Nov 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJohn Klossner, Cartoonist
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Vishing, Mishing Go Next-Level With FakeCall Android Malware
Vishing, Mishing Go Next-Level With FakeCall Android Malware
Oct 30, 2024
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1 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Сloud Security
Mobile Apps With Millions of Downloads Expose Cloud Credentials
Mobile Apps With Millions of Downloads Expose Cloud Credentials
Oct 23, 2024
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1 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
Samsung Zero-Day Vuln Under Active Exploit, Google Warns
Samsung Zero-Day Vuln Under Active Exploit, Google Warns
Oct 22, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
MacOS Safari 'HM Surf' Exploit Exposes Camera, Mic, Browser Data
MacOS Safari 'HM Surf' Exploit Exposes Camera, Mic, Browser Data
Oct 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
The Lingering 'Beige Desktop' Paradox
The Lingering 'Beige Desktop' Paradox
Oct 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDave Lewis, Global Advisory CISO, 1Password
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Cyber Risk
iPhone 'VoiceOver' Feature Could Read Passwords Aloud
iPhone 'VoiceOver' Feature Could Read Passwords Aloud
Oct 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Public Wi-Fi Compromised in UK Train Stations
Public Wi-Fi Compromised in UK Train Stations
Sep 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Zero-Click MediaTek Bug Opens Phones, Wi-Fi to Takeover
Zero-Click MediaTek Bug Opens Phones, Wi-Fi to Takeover
Sep 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

Editor's Choice

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Endpoint Security
Super Bowl LIX Could Be a Magnet for CyberattacksSuper Bowl LIX Could Be a Magnet for Cyberattacks
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Jan 28, 2025
5 Min Read
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Endpoint Security
Crisis Simulations: A Top 2025 Concern for CISOsCrisis Simulations: A Top 2025 Concern for CISOs
byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Jan 27, 2025
2 Min Read
MITRE ATT&CK framework
Cybersecurity Operations
MITRE's Latest ATT&CK Simulations Tackle Cloud DefensesMITRE's Latest ATT&CK Simulations Tackle Cloud Defenses
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
Jan 24, 2025
4 Min Read
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