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12 Android settings that’ll strengthen your security

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You might not know it from all the panic-inducing headlines out there, but Android is actually packed with practical and powerful security options. Some are activated by default and protecting you whether you realize it or not, while others are more out of the way but equally deserving of your attention.

So stop wasting your time worrying about the Android malware monster du jour and which security company is using it to scare you into an unnecessary subscription, and take a moment instead to look through these far more impactful Android settings — ranging from core system-level elements to some more advanced and easily overlooked options.

Make your way through these 12 specific Android settings, then make your way over to my Android Intelligence newsletter to get three exclusive bonus tips on your favorite subject this second.

Ready? Ready. Let’s do this:

Android setting No. 1: App permissions

A rarely spoken reality of Android security is that your own negligence — either in failing to properly secure your device in some way or in leaving open too many windows that allow third-party apps access to your info — is far more likely to be problematic than any manner of malware or scary-sounding boogeyman.

So let’s address the first part of that right off the bat, shall we? Despite what some sensational stories might lead you to believe, Android apps are never able to access your personal data or any part of your phone unless you explicitly give ’em the go-ahead to do so. And while you can’t undo anything that’s already happened (unless you happen to own a time-traveling DeLorean — in which case, great Scott, drop me a line), you can go back and revisit all your app permissions to make sure everything’s in tip-top shape for the future.

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Mitsubishi Motors taps Cyfirma to strengthen cybersecurity posture – Back End News

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Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (Mitsubishi Motors) has tapped the services of Cyfirma, a predictive cyber-threat visibility and intelligence analytics platform company to expand visibility on external threat landscape.

Cyfirma’s cloud-based, AI-powered cybersecurity platform, DeCYFIR, not only offers full visibility on the potential threats but also enables companies’ security officers to prepare against upcoming attacks and prevent the theft of intellectual property.

Mitsubishi is among the automakers in the world that invested in autonomous driving assistance systems, electric vehicles and connected services, which means cyber threats are not far behind.

“Customer safety and their personal information remain our utmost priority at Mitsubishi Motors,” said Yamane, GM of Information Security Management Office, Mitsubishi Motors. “With the rising level of cyberattacks, cybersecurity threat intelligence information becomes paramount as a countermeasure and deterrence to these risks. We are confident that CYFIRMA is the right partner for us to work with,”

Leveraging Cyfirma’s DeCYFIR platform allows Mitsubishi Motors to gain full visibility into the external threat landscape by monitoring the Dark Web and tracking any activity or conversation that poses a threat to its business. This ability, coupled with having established computer security incident response teams to collect and analyze cyber threats across various business units, will strengthen Mitsubishi Motors’ cybersecurity posture and increase business resiliency.

Based on analysis of threat indicators collected from the Deep Web, Dark Web, hacker forums, and other closed communities, as well as Cyfirma’s own research, attacks can be predicted using probability prediction models and analytics engines. By providing threat intelligence from the outside, Cyfirma is able to share early warning information when signs of cyber-attacks are detected, enabling Mitsubishi Motors to take rapid action to thwart attempts at intellectual property theft, and other malicious activities.

“We are confident that our DeCYFIR platform will be instrumental in helping them strengthen their cyber…

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Army’s cyber warfare regiment to strengthen cyber defence

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KUALA LUMPUR (March 2): The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) has set up a Cyber Warfare Signals Regiment (99 RSPS) in efforts to strengthen its capacity and preparedness in the face of cybersecurity challenges and cyber threats from various domains.

Army chief General Tan Sri Zamrose Mohd Zain said taking into consideration the acquisition of the latest assets and systems, the newly-established regiment would enhance and integrate the country’s cyber defence.

“The Army must be agile to change and avoid being exposed to exploitation in cyberspace that can cripple infrastructure and infostructure capabilities,” he told reporters after its launch at the Sungai Besi Perdana Camp here today.

Zamrose said the setting up of the regiment was proof of the Army’s seriousness in its efforts to enhance its capabilities and preparedness in facing cyber threats and ensuring cybersecurity.

He said in line with the Army’s long-term strategic development plan launched yesterday in conjunction with the 88th Army Day, the acquisition of tactical cyber warfare systems can be implemented in stages.

Zamrose said the Army was optimistic that its enhanced information operations and the setting up of the 99 RSPS would ensure the Army’s information system infrastructure is resilient, highly confidential with high integrity, as well as consistent accessibility.

He said 99 RSPS would close the gap of cyber defence and bridge cooperation among government agencies at every level.

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CRTC launches consultation to strengthen Canadians’ online safety

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J.P. Morgan Predicts 30%-Plus Rally for These 2 Stocks

Basic physics, and the evidence of our own eyes, tells us that what goes up must come down. But the NASDAQ is over 13,000, and the S&P 500 is over 3,800, and some market watchers are starting to wonder where the ceiling is. Banking giant JPMorgan investigates that question, seeking to find out just how much room the bulls have left to run in the current market conditions.Looking back to the collapse of Lehman Brothers, and the financial crisis of 2008, the bank’s global markets strategist Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou notes that, among stocks, bonds, and cash, the average equity holding has been 42.3%. He points out that this ‘neutral’ level was breach in November, and equity allocations now are nearer 43.8%.This increase from the average would imply that there may not be much room for stocks to keep going up – except that the post-Lehman equity allocation high, reached in January 2018, was 47.6%. To state the obvious, we’re not there yet. Panigirtzoglou sees the ongoing expansion of the M2 monetary base fueling the stock boom, and insulating it from changes in the bond markets.Against this backdrop, JPMorgan analysts are pounding the table on two stocks in particular, noting that each could surge over 30% in the year ahead. We ran the the two through TipRanks database to see what other Wall Street’s analysts have to say about them. ContextLogic (WISH)We will start with ContextLogic, the parent company of Wish.com. This e-commerce marketplace has become known for its social media ads, both for their ubiquitous presence and their entertainment value. Wish has a knack for drawing traffic and customers – it has become the third-largest online retail site it the US, with over 100 million monthly visitors and more than 150 million items listed for sale. The company’s revenue exceeds $2 billion annually.The company’s growth is being driven by several factors: the high monthly traffic, the large – and largely untapped – e-commerce customer base of low-income households looking for budget goods, and worldwide network of more than 500 million merchants.WISH ran up a great deal of hype in December, when it held its…

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