The 2025 Global Mobile Threat Report by Zimperium reveals significant threats to smartphone security, including an increase in smishing and risks from sideloaded apps. Work apps often share data internationally, exposing vulnerabilities. Many outdated phones lack critical updates, making them security liabilities. Users are advised to verify texts, use official app stores, and embrace updates for better protection.
Category Archives: Vulnerabilities
Patching Shellshock – Mac
In the event that you discover your Mac is vulnerable to Shellshock, the following action should be taken. http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1769 – Mavericks (10.9.5 and above) http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1768 – Mountain Lion (10.8.5) http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1767 – Lion & Lion Server (10.7.5) To check whether you are vulnerable see Identifying Shellshock for full details on how to identify it.
Identifying Shellshock
Open a terminal window and paste the following script: env x='() { :;}; echo vulnerable' bash -c 'echo this is a test' If it returns “this is a test” then the device has been patched, if it returns the following then a patch is required; vulnerable this is a test
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