Apple Ships iOS 17.2 With Urgent Security Patches

December 11, 2023 at 05:30PM Apple released iOS and iPadOS 17.2 with security fixes for 11 vulnerabilities, including memory corruption in ImageIO and code execution flaw in WebKit. The update also addresses privacy and information disclosure issues, as well as previously documented zero-day exploits. Additionally, iOS 16.7.3 and iPadOS 16.7.3 provide security patches for older … Read more

Weak session keys let snoops take a byte out of your Bluetooth traffic

November 30, 2023 at 02:40AM Various Bluetooth chips from companies including Qualcomm, Broadcom, Intel, and Apple are susceptible to two security flaws discovered by researcher Daniele Antonioli, allowing unauthorized device impersonation and data interception. These vulnerabilities, present in Bluetooth standards since 2014, affect multiple devices and both Bluetooth security modes. Work is underway on fixes … Read more

Beyond Identity Releases New Assessment to Guide Companies Toward Zero Trust

November 14, 2023 at 10:36PM Beyond Identity has released its Identity and Device Zero Trust Assessment tool to help IT and security teams evaluate their organizations’ maturity in identity authentication and device security. The tool generates a zero trust rating based on responses and provides a deep-dive analysis of security environments. By simplifying the process, … Read more

When traditional AV solutions are not enough

November 13, 2023 at 05:14AM BlackFog’s webinar discusses a new approach to stopping cyber criminals from exfiltrating data. Instead of targeting incoming traffic, they propose using on-device anti data exfiltration technology that leverages AI to limit unauthorized data transfer. Join the webinar on November 15th to learn how this technology can secure your devices and … Read more

Securing Remote Workers Through Zero Trust

November 8, 2023 at 01:10AM Zero trust has shifted from theory to implementation in recent years, particularly in the context of remote work. Many organizations are adopting a zero-trust approach to improve security. Verifying identity with each connection attempt is crucial, as it ensures device security and authentic identity. While the path to zero trust … Read more

Longer Support Periods Raise the Bar for Mobile Security

October 26, 2023 at 01:02PM Consumers worldwide are increasingly demanding secure devices that are supported for longer periods, according to a survey by Omdia. Companies like Google and Fairphone are driving this trend, but governments are also stepping in to ensure security and benefit consumer safety and the environment. Longer support periods and frequent security … Read more