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Top 8 warning signs to help you figure out if iPhone and Android apps will scam you

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SMART phones have made it significantly easier to fall victim to online scams, but there are several things you can do to protect your phone and yourself.

Many of the apps people download to their phones can be used to spread malware or steal data or money, so it’s important to keep an eye out for the warning signs.

Many legitimate apps are exploited by fraudsters in order to steal users' information, data and even money

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Many legitimate apps are exploited by fraudsters in order to steal users’ information, data and even money

Some of the the apps that spread malware or malicious code are copycats of other apps to trick users into downloading them. Others simply offer a good deal while disguising the costly, hard-to-cancel subscription that comes with it.

Even worse, many legitimate apps are exploited by fraudsters in order to steal users’ information, data and even money.

Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram are examples of legitimate apps that can be used to scam users, as reported by AARP.

Before downloading an app, there are several things you can do to protect yourself.

First, you should check the app’s comments and reviews, and search specifically for negative ones, as users who have been scammed before can use that space to warn others.

Beware that a bunch of repetitive positive reviews can itself be a bad sign, as reviews can be faked.

It’s also important to check where the app comes from, and downloading them from websites is not the safest bet.

The safest place to download apps is from an official app store like Apple’s App Store for iOS, and the Google Play Store for Android, experts say.

And Apple’s app store is safer than the Google Play Store, because the company demands more requirements be filled before developers can get their product on the platform.

But even the Apple app store isn’t completely safe: a recent Washington Post analysis found that two percent of the 1,000 highest-grossing apps on the App Store are scams, and a estimated $48 million were stolen.

Another thing to watch out for when downloading apps that offer free services or products is hidden fees and subscriptions.

You should investigate what exactly it is the app is offering for free by carefully reading the terms and conditions and in-app purchase descriptions.

It’s also important to keep an…

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Credence Security Signs Partnership Agreement with Infosec Ventures to Deliver Human-Centric Security Solutions to the Middle East

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Regional Value-added Distributor, Credence Security will drive the reach and engagement for Infosec Ventures’ HumanFireWall solutions and support the vendor’s regional growth

DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Credence Security, a leading regional specialized value-added distributor for cybersecurity, forensics, governance, risk and compliance solutions, today announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with Infosec Ventures’ HumanFirewall, a leader in human cyber risk mitigation and management.

Photo Caption: (L) Garreth Scott, Managing Director, Credence Security and Ankush Johar, Director, Infosec Ventures and Marie Ah-Choon, Channel Executive, Credence Security and Moe Bux, Sales Director, Credence Security (R) (PRNewsfoto/Credence Security)

Photo Caption: (L) Garreth Scott, Managing Director, Credence Security and Ankush Johar, Director, Infosec Ventures and Marie Ah-Choon, Channel Executive, Credence Security and Moe Bux, Sales Director, Credence Security (R) (PRNewsfoto/Credence Security)

Under the agreement, Credence Security will be responsible for promoting and delivering Infosec Ventures’ HumanFirewall® platform across its robust channel network in the Middle East. Infosec Ventures’ offerings are available entirely on-premises or in a local cloud, in line with compliance and data sovereignty regulations, specifically for mission critical organizations in the government as well as large enterprises.

Hackers are increasingly preying on the human element of cybersecurity, as a primary attack vector. According to the Verizon 2021 Data Breach & Incident Report (DBIR), over 85% of data breaches involved human error. In the Middle East, a 2020 study by the Ponemon Institute and IBM Security, revealed that the average cost of a data breach per company in the region is $6.53 million, which is higher than the global average of $3.86 million per incident. The report also identified human error among the most common root causes of data breaches in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Additionally, similar industry studies have indicated that more than 90% of successful cyber-attacks begin with an email. These figures highlight a significant need for solutions that will not only safeguard business-critical systems but will also transform employees into an organization’s best cybersecurity asset.

HumanFirewall® transforms employees from an organization’s weakest link into their strongest line of defence. It is a world-first…

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The cost of cyber insurance increased 32% last year and shows no signs of easing • The Register

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The cost of insurance to protect businesses and organisations against the ever-increasing threat of cybercrimes has soared by a third in the last year, according to international insurance brokers Howden.

It found that global cyber insurance pricing has increased by an average of 32 per cent in the year to June.

Not only are premiums going through the roof, insurers are also attaching more strings to their policies, demanding ever more assurances that firms taking out cover have the necessary systems and processes in place to prevent a cyber mishap.

According to Howden’s Cyber Insurance: A Hard Reset the upward squeeze on premiums shows no sign of easing, which, in turn, is putting more strain on the sector.

Shay Simkin, Global Head of Cyber at Howden, said: “The cyber insurance market is currently driven by a demand and supply imbalance which shows no sign of relenting any time soon. Claims are up, capacity is down, and underwriting profitability is, at best, under pressure.

“The impact on insurance buyers is stark; the importance of being prepared for a cyber attack has never been clearer.”

Last week, a report by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) – Cyber Insurance and the Cyber Security Challenge – warned that the spike in ransomware attacks had led to some insurers wondering if they should pull out of the market.

There are also concerns that firms are relying too heavily on their insurers to pay out in the event of an attack to get their data back – an approach that makes insurers nervous, adding to the current squeeze.

Jason Nurse, a senior Lecturer in cybersecurity at the University of Kent and co-author of the report, told The Register: “I think, based on what we’ve found, cyber insurance is not that silver bullet that maybe people were hoping or thought it was.”

It seems no one is immune from cyber villains…

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Tarsus On Demand signs distribution deal with ESET

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Tarsus On Demand (TOD) recently signed a managed service provider (MSP) distribution agreement with award-winning Internet security company ESET.

With this partnership, TOD will provide an extensive range of ESET protection and security products to channel partners in Southern Africa.

Carey van Vlaanderen, Chief Executive Officer of ESET South Africa, says: “For 17 years we’ve been ensuring South African consumers and businesses are able to enjoy safer technology, with great products and local service. We continue to ensure our products can be purchased quickly and with ease; in all ways that our clients like to consume, be it annually or monthly consumption.

“Combined with our exponential growth in MSP monthly licensing consumption and cloud products, and strong foundations of selling through reseller channel networks, it is extremely exciting for us to be partnering with TOD who is a perfect fit for all. We now have even more ways to reach customers and create a safer digital world for all South Africans,” says Van Vlaanderen.

Together, TOD and ESET aim to address the growing demand for security in the market and assist partners in keeping their customers safe from increasing security threats and risks.

Brendan Haskins, Chief Technology Officer at Tarsus On Demand, says through the collaboration with ESET, TOD partners will be able to offer their customers top-notch security solutions at an affordable price, thus opening new growth opportunities not only for TOD but also for its partners.

“Our partnership with ESET will allow us to make world-class security software accessible at an affordable rate to our channel, with the added convenience of procurement being done through our award-winning procurement platform Cloudblue. What this ultimately means for our channel partners is that they will be able to meet the security needs of their customers with confidence,” says Haskins.

“We believe that ESET complements our existing solutions portfolio and will increase the value we provide to partners and in turn to their customers. We will offer both the annuity-based solutions and the perpetual offering to ensure we are meeting the channel demand,” he adds.

With more consumers and…

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