Endpoint/Device Security

Released Tuesday, the update prevents exploit via "triple handshake" attacks, which could allow a bypass of encryption safeguards.

The threat, dubbed "Unflod Baby Panda," was discovered by Reddit users and analyzed by researchers at the German-based security firm, SektionEins.

One simple truth remains often overlooked - the only secure way to handle mobile devices is to manage them.

The permissions issue could allow a malicious app to alter legitimate home screen icons.

Rogue Android apps can steal authentication tokens and risk the accounts of some of the most widely used services, including Google, Facebook and Twitter.

A more remote and mobile workforce is helping companies to reduce costs and improve employee productivity and collaboration, but organizations are at risk of losing control of their data.

Added security and no longer having to memorize increasingly difficult passwords are some of the benefits resident members of Singapore's NTUC will get by activating their new OneKey two-factor authentication devices.