AWS, Azure auth keys found in Android and iOS apps used by millions

October 22, 2024 at 04:23PM A report by Symantec reveals that numerous mobile apps for iOS and Android contain hardcoded, unencrypted cloud service credentials, risking user data exposure. This vulnerability, stemming from poor development practices, could allow unauthorized data access. Developers are urged to adopt best practices to safeguard sensitive information in apps. ### Meeting … Read more

Japan mandates app to ensure national ID cards aren’t forged

August 2, 2024 at 02:04AM The Japanese government plans to address issues with the My Number Card by introducing a mandatory app to verify its legitimacy. This comes after reports of data breaches and counterfeiting. The app will use a smartphone’s camera to compare information on the card with its resident chip and is set … Read more