Lookout hires Deborah Wolf as CMO
Lookout announced the appointment of marketing executive Deborah Wolf as its new chief marketing officer (CMO). Wolf will lead the global go-to-market functions for Lookout …
Lookout acquires SaferPass to deliver online identity solutions for consumers and businesses
Lookout announced it has acquired SaferPass, an innovative Password Management company that provides secure online identity solutions for both consumers and businesses. By …
Ivanti partners with Lookout to help organizations prevent threats in the new hybrid work landscape
Ivanti and Lookout announced they have joined forces to help organizations accelerate cloud adoption and mature their zero trust security posture in the “Everywhere …
Beware of old and new tax-themed scams and schemes
April 18 marks the end of the 2022 US tax season and those individuals who are yet to file their taxes should get a move on. But they should not throw caution to the wind, as …
Mobile phishing exposure in the energy industry surged 161% in 2021
Mobile phishing exposure surged 161% within the energy industry between the second half of 2020 and the first half of 2021, a Lookout report reveals. The research indicates …
Rooting malware discovered on Google Play, Samsung Galaxy Store
Researchers have discovered 19 mobile apps carrying rooting malware on official and third-party Android app stores, including Google Play and Samsung Galaxy Store. …
Chris Lyon joins ForgeRock as SVP and global head of engineering
ForgeRock announced the appointment of Chris Lyon as senior vice president and global head of engineering. In his new role, Lyon will lead global engineering and report to …
How do I select a DLP solution for my business?
Data loss prevention (DLP) has become even more important in the last year. Since the pandemic has made companies shift to a remote workforce model, cybersecurity threats have …
Robinhood appoints Caleb Sima as CSO
Caleb Sima has joined Robinhood as Chief Security Officer, reporting to CEO Vlad Tenev. Caleb will lead Robinhood’s security team and privacy and safety initiatives, including …
Enterprise mobile phishing increased by 37% in Q1 2020
There was a 37 percent increase worldwide in enterprise mobile phishing encounter rate between the fourth quarter of 2019 and the first quarter of 2020, according to Lookout. …
Orgs that sacrifice mobile security are twice as likely to suffer a compromise
The percentage of companies admitting to suffering a mobile-related compromise has grown (39%, when compared to last years’ 33%) despite a higher percentage of …
Crooks are exploiting unpatched Android flaw to drain users’ bank accounts
Hackers are actively exploiting StrandHogg, a newly revealed Android vulnerability, to steal users’ mobile banking credentials and empty their accounts, a Norwegian app …