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Can EPIC’s Tim Sweeney single handedly Break the Monopoly?

October 2, 2024

In the ongoing legal battle between Epic Games, Google, and Samsung, the focus on monopolistic practices within the mobile app ecosystem is intensifying. Epic’s lawsuit highlights a critical issue that extends beyond gaming—how Google and Samsung maintain a stranglehold over mobile app distribution. This is not just a matter of antitrust law but also one of innovation, privacy, and security in mobile app development. Read Full Story

How to Respond and Recover from Mobile App Security Incidents

September 20, 2024

Zero Trust says “assume breach” and your response plan must cover handling third-party security incidents too. Mobile apps depend on third party APIs, and you need to be prepared to act quickly if a service you depend on has a security incident. This blog discusses what you can do to maintain mobile app service continuity when there is a security incident, especially if it's not your fault. Read Full Story

Creating a Security Feedback Loop in Your Mobile App SDLC

September 13, 2024

We got together with our friends at Quokka recently to talk about securing the mobile application software development lifecycle and why it's important to get a dynamic feedback loop going between the security approaches you use at different stages of the life cycle. This blog presents some of the highlights of the recent webinar. Read Full Story

Analyst Guide: Securing Mobile Apps – Approov

September 11, 2024

An Intellyx Analyst Guide for Approov by Jason Bloomberg and Eric Newcomer, Intellyx. Read Full Story

The Apple, Google and Huawei Approach to Mobile App Security is Not Improving

August 29, 2024

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

Why is Zero Trust Not Systematically Applied to Mobile App Security?

August 20, 2024

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

Privacy Risks in Google's New Google Play Personalization

August 12, 2024

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

The Surge of Unauthorized Apps in Delivery, Automotive, and E-Commerce

July 30, 2024

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

AT&T Data Breach: A Warning on Metadata and Privacy

July 19, 2024

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

How Poor API Security Led to Major Breaches in 2024

July 8, 2024

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