Malware is malicious code that threat actors use to compromise data collected, stored, processed, or transmitted by mobile devices, computers, servers, or any other internet-connected device or application. As part of an organization’s security and data protection program, it should have a plan in place that, at minimum, mitigates risk […]
Two new active and aggressive Android Trojan variants have been discovered in the wild, impacting users taking advantage of two alternatives, non-Google Play app stores (“third-party” app stores). The discoveries are examples of how malware can spread through other sources outside of Google Play, and highlight the importance of sideloading […]
2020 has been crazy… to say the least. But in many ways, 2020 has thrust a huge spotlight on something we’ve known for quite some time – – mobile threats are real and mobile devices and apps need protection. It truly is crazy how many stories we’ve seen – and […]
As part of Google’s App Defense Alliance, Zimperium helps make the Android ecosystem safer by processing all apps before they reach Google Play. However, malicious applications can find their way to user’s devices through third party stores, sideloaded applications and malicious websites that trick users into downloading and installing apps. […]
What is it? BlackRock – an advanced Android malware derived from Xeres malware – evades detection and steals login credentials or credit card data from 337 different mobile banking, shopping, lifestyle, and video apps. BlackRock was disclosed in July 2020 by ThreatFabric. The Zimperium z9 engine had begun detecting early […]
As school districts wrestle with how best to serve their students, one thing is crystal clear: Chromebooks will be in the mix. Latest global forecasts show Chromebooks shipments in 2Q20 reached up to 11.6 million units. That marks the first time ever for Chromebooks to occupy 25 percent of the […]
Machine learning-based solution goes beyond detecting known malware; protects against device, network, phishing and malicious app attacks “zIPS for Chromebooks” is the first and only comprehensive, on-device, machine learning-based security solution for Chromebooks. zIPS for Chromebooks is not a new product, but the extension of our award-winning zIPS solution to […]
I recently had the opportunity to host an interactive webinar with Ryan Pringnitz, a senior consultant at Workspace ONE and Kern Smith, Zimperium’s VP of Sales Engineering – Americas on the challenges enterprises are facing with mobile phishing and malware attacks on remote workers. During the webinar – which you […]
COVID-19 has created a situation unlike anything many of us have ever seen; yet one that will likely leave permanent changes in remote working. With the overnight tectonic shift towards entire workforces working remotely from home, on all variety of corporate and personal (bring your own) devices, IT and security […]
We are thrilled to announce Google has selected us to help ensure the safety of the millions of apps in the Google Play Store through its App Defense Alliance. As a member of the App Defense Alliance, Google will provide us access to mobile apps as they are being queued […]
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