Endpoint/Device Security

Symantec reported today that its security software is now protecting more than 1 billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices and as this number expands so will security risks associated with these products.

The vulnerability, which is being referred to by Appthority as Quicksand, was patched by Apple in iOS 8.4.1.

Google has addressed the bug, CVE-2015-3842, which can be exploited via a malicious app that does not require any permissions.

Drivers in the Washington, D.C. metro area are being targeted by a phishing scam that purports to come from E-ZPass.

The vulnerability was identified by security researchers with MWR Labs, and it impacts Google Admin version 2014101605 and lower.

After a patch for the Stagefright flaw was discovered to be incomplete, leaving Android devices vulnerable to attack, Google has released a new patch to open source.

Apple's update to iOS and iTunes included dozens of security patches along with fixes for the iCloud Music Library and Apple Music.