News Insights – Exodus: New Android Spyware Made in Italy
Security Without Borders
Researchers have discovered Android apps in Italian with disguised spyware uploaded on Google Play Store, presented as service applications from mobile operators…
News Insights:
According to Will LaSala, Director of Security Solutions, Security Evangelist, OneSpan:
“This underscores that relying on Google or Apple to detect malicious apps is not a safe idea. Customers should look to protect their own apps with app shielding rather than look towards the platform vendors for increased security. Platform vendors tend to error on the side of convenience rather than security. As such, app developers and companies deploying apps really need to take security into their own hands to ensure their users are protected.”
Hugh Taylor
Hugh Taylor is a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). In addition to editing Journal of Cyber Policy, he writes about cybersecurity, compliance and enterprise technology for such clients as Microsoft, IBM, SAP, HPE, Oracle, Google and Advanced Micro Devices. Prior to launching his freelance writing career, he served in executive roles at Microsoft, IBM and several venture-backed technology startups.