Mobile Security Threat Discussions From Asia – Forbes

Mobile Security Threat Discussions From Asia
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I was in Singapore last week for the RSA Security Conference. There was some talk about mobile security issues with some of the people I met. Mobile devices are everywhere in Asia and they are the primary platform of choice for many people. Millions of …

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Android Circuit: Galaxy Note 5 Leak Confirmed, Android’s Security Nightmare … – Forbes


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Android Circuit: Galaxy Note 5 Leak Confirmed, Android's Security Nightmare
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Taking a look back at seven days of news across the Android world, this week's Android Circuit includes thoughts on the dangers of the Stagefright exploit and how to minimize the danger, Android's poor ability to roll out security updates, leaked

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Black Hat 2015: Cracking just about anything

Researchers at the Black Hat 2015 conference next week will show how to crack Internet routing protocols, malware-detecting honeypots, radio-frequency ID gear that gates building access, and more, but also offer tips on how to avoid becoming victims to their new attacks.

A pair of researchers will release a hardware device that exploits weaknesses in RFID access controls and show how to use it to break into buildings. The device exploits the communication protocol used by most access-control systems, according to the team, Eric Evenchick, a freelance developer, and Mark Baseggio, a security consultant for Accuvant.

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Endpoint security firm SentinelOne challenges traditional anti-virus software

Next-generation endpoint protection vendor SentinelOne has received the same certification that many traditional antivirus platforms seek, meaning it can be considered suitable for meeting certain requirements of industry and governmental regulations.

The company’s new endpoint protection platform, called EPP, has won an Approved Corporate Endpoint Protection seal of approval from AV-Test, a firm that evaluates and certifies a range of security products. The seal of approval means the device meets AV-Test standards, and those standards carry weight in determining whether corporate defenses comply with regulations.

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