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Mobile App Authentication

The recent breach at AT&T has once again highlighted the critical importance of robust security measures throughout the supply chain. As reported by SC Magazine, this incident has left many questioning the security of their sensitive information. This incident, affecting millions of customers, highlights why mobile devices and their data are prime targets for cybercriminals and why their security must be a priority. Read Full Story

Major API Breaches in H1 of 2024 Earlier this year, we provided an overview of the significant security breaches from 2023. It's now clear that for API related breaches, this year is on track to be even worse. Read Full Story

This is the third article in a guest blog series from Intellyx. Catch up on the first article here. Maintaining a corporate cybersecurity posture means locking down its threat surface – all points of potential compromise that ‘black hat’ hackers might use to penetrate the corporate network. Of all these points of compromise, among hackers’ favorites are smartphones and other handheld devices. Every device is an open door for hackers, as they are replete with vulnerable apps that connect to back-end services and networks. Read Full Story

This is the second article in a guest blog series from Intellyx. You can read the first article here. Organizations, such as the Citi Consumer Bank when I was head of security architecture there, adopt a “mobile first” approach to application development. “Mobile first” means first developing a mobile application that delivers a great customer experience, and later focusing on developing other customer facing applications (such as a web app). Read Full Story

This is the first article in a guest blog series by Jason Bloomberg, Managing Partner, Intellyx Focusing on user authentication, including multi-factor authentication, is not enough to put mobile at the center of your cybersecurity strategy. It is essential to ensure the integrity of devices, applications, and communication channels, along with securing API access. Read Full Story

Introduction Data breaches have become a persistent threat for organizations across the globe, with cybercriminals relentlessly targeting valuable data, sensitive customer information, and proprietary business data. The data below is alarming, but the key takeaway is through prevention, monitoring, and rapid remediation, costs can be eliminated or highly mitigated. Read Full Story

Mobile apps and APIs are increasingly being targeted by cybercriminals using sophisticated techniques to exploit vulnerabilities and gain access to sensitive data. To stay ahead of these threats, real-time analytics on the security state of mobile apps and devices is critical. Read Full Story

"Bank-grade security" is a term often used to describe a high level of security measures implemented in mobile applications to protect sensitive data, transactions, and user privacy. It implies that the app's security measures are at par with or comparable to the security standards employed by financial institutions, such as banks, which are known for their rigorous security practices. In this post, we will examine what is meant by this term and whether or not you should be comforted by it. Read Full Story

E-scooters are becoming an increasingly popular mode of transportation in cities around the world, offering a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to traditional forms of transport. However, as their popularity grows, so does the risk of vandalism and fraud, which can lead to significant financial losses for companies that operate e-scooter sharing programs. Read Full Story

Approov provides a comprehensive runtime security solution for mobile apps and their APIs, unified across iOS and Android. Approov immediately stops any automated tools or compromised apps from manipulating any part of the end-to-end mobile platform, turning away unauthorized access attempts by scripts, bots and fake or tampered apps. Read Full Story