After almost thirty years in security, I guess I get a little finicky when I see terminology misused, misapplied and all too often, used to mislead. And so I take to task the unfortunate catch-all mobile acronym, MDM (Mobile Device Management) that is the current leader in misunderstanding, inaccuracy and false promises.
Below is a media alert on Trusteer’s new research that has uncovered attack code being sold in underground forums. The attack uses a remote access Trojan to steal credit card information from a hotel point of sale (POS) application and is not detected by antivirus programs. The purchase price includes instructions on how to set up the Trojan and the sellers even offer advice on how to use telephone social engineering techniques via VoIP software to trick desk managers into installing the Trojan.
Recent Trusteer research discovered that online criminals have come up with a scam that promises online banking fraud insurance that is, well, fraudulent.
Vigilance can report that in the face of unacceptable cost growth and project delays, the Government last week announced its decision to deliver Carrier Strike capability using a different type of Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) jet.
To expose official corruption in Nigeria, re-orientate the psyche of Nigerians and usher in the Nigerian renaissance
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