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Approov publishes a New Whitepaper on Apple, Google and Huawei Mobile App Security We have been quite vocal about the shortcomings of the proprietary approaches to mobile app security from Apple, Google and Huawei. See these previous blogs: Read Full Story

Here at Appoov, we were wondering why there has been so little discussion about applying the principles of Zero Trust specifically to mobile apps when this is a concept which has become quite mainstream in enterprise security. Read Full Story

Personalization is a double edged sword. On one hand, it enhances user experiences by offering tailored recommendations, but on the other hand, it raises significant privacy concerns. Google Play's recent announcement about introducing new personalization options is a prime example of this dichotomy. While these changes promise a richer, more tailored experience for users, they also highlight some underlying privacy risks that cannot be ignored. Read Full Story

Understanding the Security Risks and Solutions for Protecting Sensitive Data There is a trend emerging for anyone launching a consumer business. Almost every business these days does two things: the first is to create an app and the second is to publish an API. Read Full Story

The recent breach at AT&T has once again highlighted the critical importance of robust security measures throughout the supply chain. As reported by SC Magazine, this incident has left many questioning the security of their sensitive information. This incident, affecting millions of customers, highlights why mobile devices and their data are prime targets for cybercriminals and why their security must be a priority. Read Full Story

Major API Breaches in H1 of 2024 Earlier this year, we provided an overview of the significant security breaches from 2023. It's now clear that for API related breaches, this year is on track to be even worse. Read Full Story

The Japanese Regulation in Context On June 12 2024 the Japanese Government passed into law the Act on Promotion of Competition for Specified Smartphone Software (SSCPA) or simply the Smartphone Act. Read Full Story

This overview outlines the development and adoption of Huawei HarmonyOS and the associated security solution Safety Detect, highlighting some limitations with the approach. As regulations such as the EU DMA force the use of alternative app stores, the dependence of Huawei security features on the use of the Huawei AppGallery app store and ecosystem will also prove to be problematic for developers. We also compare and contrast Huawei HarmonyOS Safety Detect with the comprehensive mobile security offered by Approov. Read Full Story

Let’s talk about bots. And be a little provocative. A review of bot solutions (see previous blog) reveals a common assumption that I think is misleading: Namely that separating good from bad bots and blocking the bad ones is complicated and requires elaborate solutions using machine learning, AI and whatnot. This common understanding is wrong. If your organization is using mobile apps you can easily and effectively block ANY unwanted automated traffic which is not coming from a legitimate and unmodified app and do this consistently and without generating false positives. Intrigued? Then read on. Read Full Story

Mobile payment systems are increasingly popular, offering convenience and speed for consumers and businesses alike. However, the security of these systems remains a significant concern, especially with the rising number of cyber threats targeting financial transactions. This blog post will explore the essential aspects of mobile payment security and how Approov can provide a robust solution to protect mobile applications and their backend APIs. Read Full Story