UK researchers detail new technique for countering mobile ‘account takeover’ attacks
Computer science researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a new way to identify security weaknesses that leave people vulnerable to account takeover attacks, where a hacker gains unauthorised access to online accounts. Most mobiles are now home to a complex ecosystem of interconnected operating software and apps, and as the connections between online […]
Government staff losing too many devices, creating security headaches
Government staff in the UK lost 508 mobile and laptop devices between January and April 2018, highlighting that mobile device security remains as important as ever for public sector organisations in the UK. The data comes via MobileIron, which made a Freedom of Information (FoI) request via nine ministerial departments from within the UK Government […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Is someone hacking your mobile phone?
Mobile phone fraud and interception is becoming an ever-increasing headache for businesses. Interception has been an issue since day one, with the technology to achieve it becoming more advanced in order to keep up with the frantic evolution and capability of cellular devices. Many businesses are reliant on mobile phones, for not only conversations and […]