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November 2024

Mobile Device Management: What Is It and Why Isn't It Enough?

Nine in ten Americans now own a smartphone, according to a 2024 Pew Research study. And these smartphones are increasingly being used for work. A general rise in remote work since the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in the usage of mobile devices and personal software for work purposes, as people report in from home, coffee shops, or anywhere. This increased mobility offers many benefits for workers.

How to Boost Mobile Security Across International Borders

Today, our smartphones store a wealth of personal and financial information, which can be especially vulnerable when traveling internationally. When traveling, your device is more vulnerable to increased surveillance, hacking attempts, and theft. The solution is straightforward: take as many precautions as possible to safeguard your device.

How to Convert a Laravel Web App to a Mobile App

Mobile app usage is increasing, and it greatly affects the digital sector. Statista indicates that over half of the global web traffic is now from mobile devices, and eMarketer states that users are averaging 4.2 hours daily on their phones. For companies with existing Laravel web applications, moving to mobile can make apps more accessible and boost user engagement. This guide will walk you through transforming your Laravel web app into a mobile app, focusing on enhancing performance, security, and user experience.

6 Apps to improve safety and efficiency when managing your financials and spending while traveling abroad

If you're the type of traditional traveler who only considers palpable things to be important when prepping for an international trip, you may find this article eye-opening. Nevertheless, even if your phone is full of money management and financial planning apps, you should understand there's always room for improving your scheme. Hopefully, the importance of sound money and financial management before and during your trip abroad is non-negotiable to you. In that case, you're likely more quickly determining which solutions best suit your needs and budgetary requirements.

Emerging Accelerated Mobile Page (AMP) obfuscation technique used in over 7% of global phishing attacks, exploiting TikTok, Google, and Instagram

Egress’ Threat Intelligence Team has identified that over 7% of global phishing attacks now use an emerging obfuscation technique that employs Accelerated Mobile Page (AMP) links to mask malicious URLs. Often embedded in phishing emails that impersonate well-known brands, threat actors aim to undermine the 'hover' technique taught in most security awareness training programs.

Boosting Mobile Defense: A Comprehensive Guide to Mobile Security

Your organization’s mobile security strategy is a vital part of your overall cybersecurity posture. Not only do mobile devices contain valuable personal data, but they also serve as a gateway to the information you store in the cloud. If you issue smartphones and tablets to your employees, a single high-profile vulnerability could compromise dozens of devices. If you embrace bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies, you may not have any visibility into the applications your employees use.

Mastering the Mobile Vulnerability Management Process

Smartphones and tablets can be invaluable tools in the workplace. They can also be tempting targets for cyber threats. Mobile attacks are on the rise, and outdated operating systems and misconfigured devices only exacerbate the issue. To protect your data, your users, and your organization’s digital integrity, you need a comprehensive mobile vulnerability management process.

Mobile Endpoint Security: Why Enhancing EDR for Mobile is Critical

Do you know how secure your organization’s mobile devices are? You may have a handle on your on-premises device and network security, but the rise of remote employee access and bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies has created new security challenges. Many organizations rely on endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to keep their traditional endpoints secure, but these solutions often don’t prioritize mobile endpoint security.

The 7 Essential Steps for Ensuring Mobile App Security

Mobile devices now account for more than half of all web traffic, and that number seems poised to increase over the next few years. Between the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, there are already more than 5 million applications available — and not all of them are safe. A smart mobile app security strategy can mitigate some of the threats that come from unauthorized, misconfigured, or malicious software.

Investigating iOS 18's AI Capabilities

With the release of iOS 18, Apple has continued to expand its integration of AI technologies, positioning the iPhone as a powerful personal assistant capable of smart recommendations, advanced text and image analysis, and even predictive suggestions. Leveraging on-device machine learning, iOS 18’s AI features tap into user data to provide a personalized experience.

How to Prevent Factory Reset on Android Work Devices?

Keeping your Android work devices safe from unwanted factory resets is really important for businesses today. Let’s learn how Mobile Device Management (MDM) can help prevent the misuse of Android work devices from unauthorized hard and soft resets, making it an easy way to protect your data and keep everything working smoothly!

How to Apply the NIST Framework to Your Mobile Security Strategy

If mobile devices aren’t a high priority in your security posture, they should be. About two-thirds of employers consider smartphones “critical to agility and speed of decision-making,” and some would even consider phasing out PCs entirely. As a starting point, consider using the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) cybersecurity framework. This set of guidelines from the U.S.