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You should use a password manager when upgrading to a new iPhone because it will make transferring all your account credentials more seamless and you’ll be able to update any weak passwords, making your accounts more secure. Although Apple provides a built-in password manager, iCloud Keychain is not as safe as using a dedicated password manager. A password manager offers more security and convenience to store, manage and share your personal information.

Today, mobile devices are ubiquitous within enterprise environments. But with their proliferation, it provides adversaries with yet another attack surface with which they can target users and cause a breach. From phishing attacks to malicious apps, mobile users tend to let their guard down and potentially click on obfuscated links to malicious sites. Falcon for Mobile protects users by preventing connections to malicious sites on both iOS and Android devices.

Mobile devices have become critical endpoints for accessing enterprise applications, systems and data. Adversaries know this all too well, as evidenced by the growing numbers of attacks that target mobile devices. Verizon’s 2022 Mobile Security Index found almost half (45%) of enterprises had recently suffered a mobile-related compromise involving devices in the last 12 months — almost double the amount compared to the year prior.

Security Magazine reported more than 2,200 daily cyberattacks, which translates to roughly one cyberattack occurring every 39 seconds! As these stakes in cybersecurity continue to reach higher and higher levels, it becomes even more crucial to emphasize securing the very bedrock of elements upon which our digital existence is built.

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, our reliance on mobile applications has increased dramatically. Yet, this rapid growth has also led to correspondingly soaring risks in security.

The security of our mobile gadgets is more important than ever due to the volume of mobile devices we carry, wear, and work with daily. Our mobile devices are a gold mine of apps that we rely on to protect our data and help us in our personal and work lives. Nevertheless, it is because of the vast amount of data and information we hold on these devices that makes them a target for cybercriminals.

Mobile applications have a large share of digital assets, due to their frequent presence in everyday life. As we progress towards a digital age, cybersecurity is an ever-growing concern.

Mobile app security refers to the measures, protocols, and practices implemented to protect a mobile application, its data, and its users from unauthorized access, data breaches, vulnerabilities, and cyberattacks. This includes implementing encryption, authentication, access controls, secure coding practices, and regular security assessments to mitigate specific threats and risks to the mobile app and its ecosystem.

With the new iPhone 15 release, scammers are taking advantage by impersonating mobile carriers or Apple support, claiming their target is eligible for a free or discounted iPhone upgrade. The scammer’s goal is to get their target to provide personal and financial information which is then used to attempt identity theft or make unauthorized charges. Read on to learn what signs to look out for and what to do if you fall victim to this iPhone 15 scam.