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BSI sets minimum standards for web browsers
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The BSI has revised the minimum standard for web browsers for administration and published version 3.0. Companies can also use this as a guide. The supplementary browser comparison table and the IT-Grundschutz reference table have also been updated accordingly. Web browsers serve as central software for navigating the Internet. They also process data from untrustworthy sources that contain malicious code. Computers, cell phones and tablets can become infected unnoticed. At the same time, the functions and interfaces of web browsers are constantly increasing. This means they also offer an increasing target for cybercriminals. The dynamic development…

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First mobile solution for Secure Service Edge (SSE)
First mobile solution for Secure Service Edge (SSE) - Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay

With the help of the Absolute Secure Web Gateway Service, an add-on module that fits tightly into Absolute Secure Access's extensive policies, employees are protected while browsing at mobile, remote and hybrid work. The solution inspects, cleans, and effectively inoculates web content in a cloud container before securely forwarding it to the end user's web browser. Organizations of all sizes struggle with today's dynamic threat landscape. Cyber ​​attackers are now using all manner of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), from brute force phishing methods to sophisticated, automated attacks that use artificial…

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Qbot remains top malware
Qbot remains top malware

The Qbot campaign, which occurred last month, uses a new delivery method in which an email is sent to the target individuals along with an attachment containing protected PDF files. Once these are downloaded, the Qbot malware will be installed on the device. The researchers found that the malspam was sent in multiple languages, meaning organizations could be targeted worldwide. Mirai, one of the most popular IoT malware, also made a comeback last month. Researchers discovered that Mirai exploits a new zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2023-1380) to attack TP-Link routers and add them to its botnet, which is used for some of the most distributed...

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Mobile: cloud security and endpoint security on one platform
Mobile: cloud security and endpoint security on one platform

Lookout's cloud security platform for all mobile endpoints brings together endpoint security and cloud security, reducing risk and enabling a unified response to application and data threats. Lookout has announced the addition of new capabilities and features to its Cloud Security Platform. The result is currently the only solution in the industry for endpoint to cloud security. The cloud-native platform includes a unified policy framework for managing and enforcing policies for all mobile, cloud, web, and proprietary applications. To the innovations...

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New endpoint security solution for SMEs 
New endpoint security solution for SMEs

Astra, the new cloud-based endpoint security solution from Zyxel Networks, offers SMEs not only classic security but also a protected environment for mobile work, as well as management and protection of all end devices via a portal. Location-independent working enables employees to connect to the company network from anywhere in order to collaborate with colleagues, partners and customers. As a result, however, SMBs now need to securely manage many more network devices than ever before. While such decentralized networks provide the flexibility employees need, they also increase the risk of cyberattacks. For medium-sized companies...

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How serious is the mobile malware threat to businesses?
How serious is the mobile malware threat to businesses?

Mobile malware is a growing threat to businesses. The number of attackers who have diversified their tools to attack mobile targets in addition to desktop targets has increased significantly. There are mutliple reasons for this. An analysis of Lookout. Certain categories of malware, such as ransomware, have proven successful in attacking non-mobile infrastructure. Attackers are now hoping for financial gains by targeting a user base that often does not expect to be targeted by mobile "locker" or ransomware applications. While mobile ransomware does not directly impact corporate infrastructure,…

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Cloud and mobile devices - a question of security 
Cloud and mobile devices - a question of security

Pervasive cloud access to corporate data and resources from any device is what users expect as it increases productivity and allows employees to connect from almost anywhere. However, companies should pay strict attention to security. “However, this convenience can pose a cybersecurity risk for small businesses, warns IT security expert Lookout. If this risk is not mitigated, it can lead to data breaches. Attackers target employees on any device that can access sensitive data. As cloud-based platforms enable device-independent data access,…

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Danger situation 2021 for mobile devices

New Kaspersky study shows the state of the mobile threat landscape in 2021. Attackers focus on bank and gaming account credentials. Users in Germany rank sixth among the countries most frequently affected by banking Trojans. Over the past year, Kaspersky has seen a decline in attacks targeting mobile devices, while cybercriminals have focused their efforts on higher-risk – and therefore more profitable – avenues of attack against smartphone and tablet users. The challenge here are new, increasingly complex malicious programs that break new ground, for example to obtain access data and sensitive information from banking, gaming or other...

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BSI: Minimum standard for mobile device management
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A minimum standard is to be defined which a Mobile Device Management - MDM system has to meet if it is to be used in a federal agency. The minimum standard is currently in the beta phase. Version 1.0.4 can already be downloaded as a Community Draft. In recent years, smartphones, phablets and tablets have increasingly found their way into the business world. There is also an increased need in the federal administration for the use of mobile devices, which also includes the storage and processing of sensitive information. Due to the type and scope of the data generated, a wide range of threats and ...

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Mobile devices often without protection - even in companies
Mobile devices often without protection - even in companies

31 percent of all cell phone or tablet users do not have or are unaware of an antivirus solution. Bitdefender study on cybersecurity and online behavior of users in Germany shows deficiencies in mobile security. The results of the Bitdefender Study 2021 Bitdefender Global Report: Cybersecurity and Online Behaviors * for Germany highlight the risks consumers face in their online mobile behavior. A large number of users in this country who mainly go online with mobile devices use little or no security solutions on these devices for a variety of reasons, or they simply don't know. Of the around ...

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