The arising of Android 10 major release and consequently Android Enterprise brings plethora of questions around how to manage and secure Android devices.
If Android Enterprise smoothen the administration of devices, it does not add a structuring piece to UEM security.
This article aims at clarifying the ins and outs underlying Android Enterprise and what are the key security steps to be implemented to ensure Android devices security.
Most online transactions require a two-step authentication, and the One-Time-Password (OTP) sent by SMS is often one of those two steps. The purpose of an OTP is to prevent fraud by confirming that the person making the transaction and the credit card owner are one and the same. To do so, a temporary code is automatically sent by SMS to the phone number associated with the bank account used.
The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a worldwide non-profit organization that frequently publishes practical information on application security. OWASP has published the “Top 10 Mobile Risks”, a list dedicated to securing mobile applications.
Cybersecurity experts are unanimous, mobile apps are hackers’ preferred vector to exfiltrate valuable data from mobile devices. Yet, the flexibility they offer makes them irreplaceable for both work and personal usages. Today, companies cannot afford to forbid public apps usages to their collaborators, even in the most sensitive industries. However, it doesn’t mean they should turn a blind eye to app-related risks.
Update: The app “Int App Lock” has now been deleted from Google Play and added to global antiviral databases.
Joker is a malware that silently exfiltrates data and subscribes users to unwanted premium subscription. In September, the malware was found in 24 apps on Google Play. Last week, Pradeo researchers identified another infected application still featured on Google Play. The app called Int App Lock, a tool intended to lock access to some data with a PIN code, was installed on 10,000+ devices. Users are advised to immediately delete it from their device.