| LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY | Lessons From the War on Malicious Mobile Apps Despite the openness of the Android platform, Google has managed to keep its Play store mainly free of malware and malicious apps. Outside of the marketplace is a different matter. More Than 22,000 Vulns Were Disclosed in 2018, 27% Without Fixes As in previous years, input validation vulnerabilities accounted for a substantial proportion of total, Risk Based Security report shows. Social Media Platforms Double as Major Malware Distribution Centers Because many organizations tend to overlook or underestimate the threat, social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, are a huge blind spot in enterprise defenses. Whose Line Is It? When Voice Phishing Attacks Get Sneaky Researchers investigate malicious apps designed to intercept calls to legitimate numbers, making voice phishing attacks harder to detect. Researchers Propose New Approach to Address Online Password-Guessing Attacks Recommended best practices not effective against certain types of attacks, they say. 6 Tax Season Tips for Security Pros Here are some practical ways to ensure your company's safety as Uncle Sam comes calling. MORE NEWS & COMMENTARY | | |
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