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Did you know that simple possession of your cell phone number could lead to lots of troubles? Phone scams are a means to an illegal end for hackers who are growing in numbers. Being careless with your cell phone number can lead to problems such as getting trapped in a phishing scams net and account access by someone who is not welcome. As per the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) there were more than 2.4 million phone frauds in 2023. Therefore, it is very important to protect your phone number.

Do you ever wish you could lock your Android device to a single app or restrict specific functions for a more focused and secure experience? Guided Access can make it happen. This blog will guide you through everything you need to know about enabling Guided Access for Android devices, its benefits, and how miniOrange MDM can take it to the next level.

Phishing attacks are the most common security issue for smartphone users, according to a new study by Omdia. The survey found that nearly a quarter (24%) of respondents have fallen victim to a mobile phishing attack. The second most common mobile threat was malware, which is usually delivered via social engineering. The researchers note that phishing attacks reached all the smartphones assessed in the study, regardless of vendor.

There’s no denying that mobile devices have become essential tools for employees — they facilitate communication and boost productivity by providing access to corporate resources from virtually anywhere. But that convenience comes at a cost. The role of the mobile device, in terms of how much can be done with them and the amount of data they can give users access to in a convenient and familiar form factor, has made them indispensable to the modern workforce.

Mobile app security testing identifies and assesses security vulnerabilities in mobile applications, including Android and iOS. It is a part of a more extensive security assessment or penetration test encompassing the client-server architecture and server-side APIs used by the mobile app. Mobile app security testing (MAST) is an afterthought since organizations want to release their apps faster, and development teams are understaffed and overworked. The result?

An SMS phishing (smishing) campaign is attempting to trick Apple device users into disabling measures designed to protect them against malicious links, BleepingComputer reports. “Apple iMessage automatically disables links in messages received from unknown senders, whether that be an email address or phone number,” BleepingComputer explains.

Android Device Management is a solution that enables businesses to monitor, secure, and manage Android devices remotely. It ensures data protection, boosts productivity, and simplifies IT administration by controlling device access, apps, and configurations effectively.