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A New Security Worry Looms for Mobile Users

It’s been drummed into employees’ heads not to download apps from unvetted 3rd party sites – and for good reason: attackers infest fly-by-night websites offering cheap or free app downloads.  But even when users do everything by the book, don’t assume the story will end on a happy note.

Both the Google and Apple app stores take extra measures to vet 3rd party apps submitted for inclusion. Yet, there are several instances in which existing safeguards failed to block malware-laden apps from getting uploaded.

It doesn’t happen all the time but just enough to make news.

Read more at Symantec

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The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

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