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The ‘Riskiest’ iPhone Apps Security Experts Say You Should Delete To Protect Your Personal Data Include Antivirus & Unknown VPN Apps

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You can download some apps, keep them on your phone for a lifetime, and they’ll only ever offer you joy and never cause you trouble. Unfortunately, that’s not the case with all apps. Being mindful and careful about the apps that you download is one wise way to protect your data and privacy against hacking attempts and other issues. But it’s also a good idea to periodically go through the apps you have downloaded and decide which should stay and which you can afford to part with. Doing this can help you manage your storage better and may even help your battery power. Tech Expert Sufyan Mughal from Gaming Tech Review considers these the “riskiest” iPhone apps that you should delete to protect your personal data. 

App: Unverified Third-Party App Stores

Risk: Unverified third-party app stores pose a significant security risk as they often distribute modified or pirated versions of legitimate apps, Mughal says. “These apps may contain malware, spyware, or malicious code that can compromise your iPhone’s security,” he continues. “To make it less risky, it is strongly advised to uninstall unverified third-party app stores and rely solely on the official App Store for downloading apps. Apple’s strict app review process ensures that apps available on the App Store are thoroughly vetted for security and privacy concerns.”

App: Outdated and Abandoned Apps

Risk: Outdated and abandoned apps that are no longer supported by their developers are potential security vulnerabilities.

 

“These apps may contain unpatched security flaws, making them an attractive target for attackers looking to exploit known vulnerabilities,” Mughal says. “To mitigate this risk, regularly review the apps installed on your iPhone. If you come across outdated or unsupported apps, consider deleting them. Developers typically release updates to address security issues, so it’s crucial to keep your apps up to date by installing updates from the App Store.”

 

App: Suspicious or Unknown VPN Apps

Risk: Suspicious or unknown VPN (Virtual Private Network) apps can compromise your privacy and security. “Some VPN apps may harvest your personal data, inject ads, or…

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Forescout Reports on The Riskiest Connected Devices in Enterprise Networks at GITEX 2022

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  • Manufacturing sector has the highest number of affected devices

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Forescout Technologies, the global leader in automated cybersecurity, released its findings about the riskiest devices in enterprise networks in 2022 at GITEX.

In this region, network-attached storage is the riskiest and these devices often have both easy-to-exploit vulnerabilities and internet connectivity, thus they are constantly targeted by threat actors for ransomware, botnets, crypto mining, or simply data destruction.

“At Forescout, we are keen to raise awareness and let government entities and businesses know exactly where the vulnerabilities lie with their network. Our research team has done a fantastic job identifying which industry verticals are being targeted relentlessly and which connected devices are most at risk, globally and here across the region,” commented Ihab Moawad, Vice President, Forescout, Middle East, Turkey, and Africa.

Manufacturing has the highest percentage of devices with high risk (11%), while government and financial have the top combinations of medium and high risk (43% for government and 37% for financial). Healthcare and retail have the lowest risk overall, with 20% of devices having medium or high risk in healthcare and 18% in retail.

The ranking of riskiest devices does not change considerably per industry, which shows that almost every organization nowadays relies on a combination of IT, IoT, and OT (as well as IoMT for healthcare) to deliver their business. It also means that almost every organization is affected by a growing attack surface. The riskiest IT and OT devices remain nearly constant across different regions, while the riskiest IoT devices change slightly and the riskiest IoMT devices change considerably.

“GITEX gives us this global platform to showcase our Automated Cybersecurity Solutions that protect any digital terrain. Forescout is here to help companies understand and mitigate risks that come with digital transformation, the rapid growth of IoT devices across organizations, and the convergence of IT and OT networks that is encouraging the rise of ransomware-as-a-service gangs,” added Moawad.

At GITEX 2022, organizations and…

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Philippines a botnet haven, riskiest in online banking – Enterprise Innovation

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Philippines a botnet haven, riskiest in online banking
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Asia Pacific is a hotbed for botnets as the region accounted for more than half of botnet incidences globally, according to a study from Malwarebytes. Android malware was also present in significant numbers in the region, with the top three countries …

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