Researchers at mobile security firm ZecOps have shown how a piece of iOS malware can achieve “persistence” on a device by faking its shutdown process.
Malware Can Fake iPhone Shutdown via ‘NoReboot’ Technique
Swiss Army Knifes WhatsApp at Work
Switzerland’s army has banned the use of WhatsApp whilst on duty, a spokesman confirmed Thursday, in favour of a Swiss messaging service deemed more secure in terms of data protection.
The ban also applies to using other messaging apps like Signal and Telegram on soldiers’ private phones during service operations.
Rights Group Verifies Polish Senator Was Hacked With Spyware
Amnesty International said Thursday it has independently confirmed that powerful spyware from the Israeli surveillance software maker NSO Group was used to hack a Polish senator multiple times in 2019 when he was running the opposition’s parliamentary election campaign.
Research: Simulated Phishing Tests Make Organizations Less Secure
A large-scale, long-term phishing experiment conducted in a 56,000-employee organization has come to a startling conclusion: Those simulated phishing tests commonly seen in corporate user-education campaigns are actually making things much worse.
Corellium Lands $25 Million Investment for Virtualization Tech
Fresh off a high-profile legal triumph over Apple, virtualization technology startup Corellium is now enjoying the attention of investors with Paladin Capital Group leading a $25 million funding round.
Marine Services Provider Swire Pacific Offshore Discloses Data Breach
Singapore-based marine services provider Swire Pacific Offshore (SPO) disclosed a cybersecurity incident that resulted in the loss of commercial and personal data.
In an announcement published over the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday weekend, the company revealed that a third-party was able to access some of its systems without authorization.
CISA Releases Guidance on Securing Enterprise Mobile Devices
The United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) last week published a Capacity Enhancement Guide (CEG) to help organizations secure mobile devices and their access to enterprise resources.
New ‘SharkBot’ Android Banking Malware Hitting U.S., UK and Italy Targets
A new Android banking trojan has been found, targeting international banks from the United Kingdom and Italy (including in the U.S.). and five different cryptocurrency services. Twenty-two instances have been discovered, but more are expected.
