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December 2020

What SolarWinds teaches us about Zero Trust for mobile endpoints

On December 17, CISA released an alert about an advanced persistent threat (APT) that compromised a number of U.S. government agencies, U.S. technology and accounting companies, and at least one hospital and one university. The cyberattack was executed by injecting malware into a software update from network management software company SolarWinds, which has over 18,000 customers.

Lookout Discovers New Spyware Used by Sextortionists to Blackmail iOS and Android Users

Threat researchers Apurva Kumar and Justin Albrecht go through the Lookout threat research team’s latest discovery, Goontact. The malware, which we have named Goontact, targets users of illicit sites, typically offering escort services, and steals personal information from their mobile device. You can also follow the team’s work at twitter.com/lookoutthreats

Predictions 2021: We Now Live in a Truly Mobile-first World

Over the past decade, technology enthusiasts have dreamed about smartphones and tablets taking over various aspects of our lives. They have in many ways, but the shift has always been gradual. This all changed in 2020 when most of us were forced to stay home. From the way we work, go to school, interact with our healthcare providers, manage our finances, shop, and connect with friends and families – mobile is now at the center of our lives.

Lookout Discovers New Spyware Used by Sextortionists to Blackmail iOS and Android Users

The Lookout Threat Intelligence team has discovered a new mobile app threat targeting iOS and Android users in Chinese speaking countries, Korea and Japan. The spyware, which we have named Goontact, targets users of illicit sites, typically offering escort services, and steals personal information from their mobile device. The types of sites used to distribute these malicious apps and the information exfiltrated suggests that the ultimate goal is extortion or blackmail.

The Olympics and Burner Phones: Are You Sure About the Safety of That QR Code?

As businesses try to create a contactless experience amid the coronavirus pandemic, many have turned to QR codes. We’re seeing a lot of restaurants using them to display their menus on smartphones and on receipts for a contactless pay option. Within popular apps like Snapchat and WhatsApp, QR codes are an integral part of the user experience. Users can use codes to sign into their account, exchange contact information and make money transfer.

Lookout for Small Business: Secure Your Growing Business with Enterprise-grade Security

Regardless of how many employees you have, your growing business faces the same threats as larger organizations. And you depend on engaging your customers on a personal level to stand out in the crowd. So to preserve that relationship, you need a mobile security solution that protects your data and their privacy.