App store fraud is a complex and evolving issue requiring a multifaceted approach. By understanding the various techniques used by fraudsters, the potential impacts on businesses and end users, and the mitigation strategies, organisations can take proactive steps to protect themselves and their customers.
Steganography is the art of concealing a secret message within another file or medium. It is a technique that has been used for centuries to communicate secretly. In recent years, steganography has become a popular tool for data exfiltration, which is the unauthorised transfer of confidential data from a computer system to an unauthorised location.
In today’s digital age, mobile devices have become indispensable to our personal and professional lives. As businesses increasingly lean on mobile apps for customer engagement, internal operations, and data access, the risk of cyberattacks targeting these applications has also grown. One particularly insidious threat is using Progressive Web Applications (PWAs) as a vehicle for phishing attacks.
Phishing attacks have evolved significantly over the recent years, and using PWAs has added a new dimension to this threat. Cybercriminals can leverage the legitimacy and trust associated with PWAs to trick unsuspecting users into divulging sensitive information.
Mobile app spoofing involves creating fake or malicious applications that impersonate legitimate apps to deceive users into downloading and installing them. These counterfeit apps can be used to steal sensitive data, compromise devices, or perpetrate financial fraud. For C-suite executives, who often handle highly confidential information and make critical business decisions, the consequences of falling victim to app spoofing can be severe.
Firmware vulnerabilities arise from security gaps in embedded software’s code or design. Adversaries can exploit these security risks.