Mobile Threat Defense
Coruna and DarkSword: When Nation-State Spyware Goes Criminal
Updated April 2026 to incorporate the DarkSword exploit chain Something significant happened in early 2026. Two iOS exploit kits – Coruna and DarkSword -…
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Dangerous Permissions – Location Tracking
Data showing the specific movement of tens of thousands of smartphones in Ireland is available to purchase from companies working in the digital marketing…
Mobile Threat Defense
From Pegasus to DarkSword – The alarming history of iOS Spyware
Last updated: August 2026 Something changed in 2026. The kind of iOS spyware that was once the exclusive preserve of intelligence agencies and their…
Network Attacks
No Filter – Part Two
Spear phishing attacks take advantage of gaps is network, application and browser protetctions Successfully blocking malicious links is the fundamental technical defence against spear…
Network Attacks
TikTok alternative, RedNote, leaking user data
TikTok alternative, Xiaohonghsu, transmitting user data in plaintext. The news that Donald Trump has intervened to keep TikTok accessible for American users may slow…
Mobile Threat Defense
No Filter – Part One
Spear phishing exposes the ‘mobile gap’ in enterprise defenses. Spear phishing is one of the most effective, widely deployed, and damaging cyberattack techniques. Unlike…
Malware
Stealing secrets – the menace of mobile RAT’s
Smartphones infected with Remote Access Trojans are a critical risk for enterprise security Remote Access Trojans (RATs) have plagued Android devices for many years.…
Mobile Threat Defense
MFA Bypass – Stealing Cookies
How Adversary-in-the-Middle attacks undermine multi-factor authentication According to Verizon’s authoritative Data Breach Investigation Report, 90% of data breaches start by stealing user credentials. Once…
Incident Response
Uncovering a sophisticated QR code attack
A Case Study on Enhanced Security Measures In a recent cybersecurity incident a sophisticated phishing attack was unveiled, employing QR codes as the primary…
Mobile Threat Defense
QR Codes – Sidestepping cyberdefenses
Last updated: 14 August 2026 Scan with Caution For years, our defences against phishing have focused on the familiar. We scan URLs, filter spam…
Mobile Threat Defense
The most dangerous app on your phone
The many ways that cybercriminals target your phone's messaging app If, like the founding team at Corrata, you've been working in the mobile space…
Malware
Deceptive Downloads: The Silent Menace of Trojanized Messaging Apps
In today's digital age, messaging apps have become an integral part of our daily communication. From personal chats to professional discussions, these platforms offer…