Malware
The Internet-Based Threats Putting Your Organization at Risk
As you embrace the productivity boost that comes with using the internet as your default corporate network, you need to stay vigilant against these internet-based threats.
Lookout Obtains FedRAMP JAB P-ATO for SASE: What It Means for You
As the federal government continues to emphasize the importance of Zero Trust, Lookout has achieved a major milestone to aid in those efforts.
Energy Industry Faced with 161% Surge in Mobile Phishing
To help the energy industry react to evolving cyber threats, Lookout today published the 2021 Lookout Energy Industry Threat Report.
Malware as a Service Meets Mobile Phishing: A Dangerous Combo
This campaign is the latest example of how attacks are leveraging various mobile-targeting methods to maximize their return.
When Legit Apps Turn Malicious. Hint: It Happens Often
A popular Android app Barcode Scanner was recently found to be infected with adware. After an update in late 2020, it started pushing advertising to users without warning.
Top Three Threats Facing US Government Employees Amid Telework
All levels of government are increasingly exposed to credential-harvesting mobile attacks as well as risks from adware and outdated operating systems.
Goontact: Spyware Used by Sextortionists | iOS/Android Blackmail
The Lookout Threat Intelligence team has discovered a new mobile app threat targeting iOS and Android users in Chinese speaking countries, Korea and Japan.
Pharma on the Hook: Cyberattackers Phishing for Your Secret Formulas
We found that 77 percent of mobile phishing attempts on pharmaceutical organizations through the third quarter of 2020 intended on delivering malware.
Lookout Partners With Google To Protect Users From App Risk
With this partnership, Lookout can stop malicious apps before they become a threat by scanning apps submitted to the Google Play Store before they are available for download.
New Surveillanceware Developed by Russian Defence Contractor
Monokle is a new and sophisticated set of custom Android surveillanceware tools developed by the Russia-based company, Special Technology Centre, Ltd.
The mAPT Has Arrived
Mobile has emerged as a key component of the Advanced Persistent Threat arsenal and is the ideal weapon for cyber espionage.
3 Insights From the Gartner Hype Cycle for Mobile Security 2017
Gartner recently released its July 2017 Hype Cycle for Mobile Security 2017, confirming that mobile threat defense (MTD) has matured as a key enterprise security technology.
Understanding the Data: How To Think About Mobile Malware Encounter Rates
Enterprises often overlook mobile security risks because they are focused on seemingly low encounter rates for specific threats in the wild.
Data Compromise via Mobile Threats: Enterprises Are Facing Attacks
Mobile threats are more complex than a piece of malware in a third-party app store. In this blog post we dissect the “threats” component of the Mobile Risk Matrix.
First iOS Malware Outbreak | How Many Devices Affected?
XcodeGhost is the latest example that iOS devices, indeed any device, can be subject to attack and that even a highly-curated app store can contain malicious apps.
Lookout | GovLoop Academy
This course, developed in collaboration with Lookout, explores the key risks of app security and highlights two tools that can help you assess and address those risks.
Protecting Mobile Point of Sale (MPoS) & Financial Apps
Learn how the Lookout App Defense Solution is protecting leading mPOS providers, mobile banking and finance/fintech apps from cyber threats.
What is Adware?
Adware is the most common app-based mobile threat around the world. Lookout estimates that around 6.5 percent of free apps in Google Play contain adware.