Enterprise mobile security Archives

By Colm 31st January 2019

Public Wi-Fi: Stealing Secrets in the Air

‘Free Wi-Fi’ – a phrase so commonly heard today that we have come to expect it in most public places. The vast majority of hotels, restaurants, co

Mobile Threat Defense, Wifi Enterprise mobile security, Mobile threat defense, Unsecured WiFi, Wifi hackers

By Colm 21st December 2018

Mobile and Cyber Security 2018: Year in Review

As 2018 draws to a close, we here at Corrata are taking a look back at the year that was in the world of cyber security. Overall it was a very eventful 12 months, d

Enterprise Mobile Device Management, Mobile Threat Defense Enterprise mobile security, enterprise mobility control, Mobile threat defense, Phishing, privacy

By Colm 21st November 2018

Machine Learning: a New Frontier in Mobile Phishing Protection

Mobile devices today are particularly susceptible to cyber attacks as more and more companies evolve into a ‘mobile workforce’. Employees that use mobil

Machine Learning, Mobile Threat Defense Enterprise mobile security, machine learning, Mobile threat defense, Phishing

By Colm 1st October 2018

The Rising Threat of Social Media Phishing Attacks

Phishing, attempting to fraudulently acquire sensitive personal information from an unsuspecting user, is a well-known cyber threat in today’s digital world.

Mobile phishing attack, Mobile Threat Defense Enterprise mobile security, Mobile threat defense, Phishing, social media

By Colm 27th August 2018

Google is Tracking Your Location – Even When You Tell It Not To

Google have come under fire in recent weeks following the discovery that services on Android and Apple devices store location data and track users, even after they

Mobile Device Management, News Enterprise mobile security, Google android, privacy

By Colm 20th August 2018

Android Users Facing ‘Epic’ Security Threats Following Independent Release of Fortnite

Fortnite, the hugely popular online video game, recently confirmed rumours that it would be made available to Android device users, but with a catch. Already availa

Mobile Threat Defense, News Enterprise mobile security, Google android, Mobile threat defense

By Colm 27th July 2018

WhatsApp scams ‘Martinelli’ and ‘WhatsApp Gold’ – Do They Really Pose a Threat to Mobile Devices?

WhatsApp has become one of the most popular smartphone apps in the world with over 1.5 billion monthly users, however a recent report by Appthority has found that t

Mobile Threat Defense Enterprise mobile security, Mobile threat defense, WhatsApp

By Colm 20th July 2018

Corrata’s Article Round-Up: ‘Downloader’ Apps Infiltrate Official App Stores

Mobile malware researchers IBM X-Force have recently discovered dozens of apps uploaded onto the official Google Play Store that once downloaded are then used

Mobile Threat Defense, News Enterprise mobile security, Google android, Mobile threat defense

By Colm 9th July 2018

iOS Vulnerability: ZipperDown

It is widely thought, and advertised, that Apple products are indestructible when it comes to malicious software or threats. However as industry research has recent

Mobile Threat Defense Enterprise mobile security, iOS, Mobile threat defense

By Colm 3rd July 2018

World Cup-themed phishing attacks multiply

The FIFA World Cup 2018 is well underway with thousands of football fans tuning in daily to watch the action and flocking to Russia to support their teams. It

Mobile Threat Defense Enterprise mobile security, Mobile threat defense, Phishing

By Colm 25th May 2018

The Many Faces of Mobile Phishing

Phishing is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as “the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce indivi

Mobile phishing attack, Mobile Threat Defense, Uncategorised Enterprise mobile security, malicious apps, Mobile threat defense, Phishing, smishing

By Colm 11th May 2018

Highlights of Enterprise Cyber Security, London 2018

We attended the Enterprise CyberSecurity (ECS) in London yesterday. In between meeting with a host of information security professionals, I got the o

Enterprise Mobile Device Management, Mobile Threat Defense, Uncategorised ECS London, enterprise cybersecurity, Enterprise mobile security, Mobile threat defense, Phishing