Exploring Mobile Threats

Published: Oct. 11, 2023, 7:20 a.m.

On this week's episode of The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast, Sherrod DeGrippo is joined by Christine Fossaceca. Christine is a senior mobile security researcher at Microsoft, specializing in iOS and mobile exploit development. Christine and Sherrod discuss mobile device security and privacy concerns, mainly focusing on Apple AirTags and similar tracking devices, concentrating on the potential for misuse of these devices for shady purposes, the challenges of tracking and detecting them, and steps individuals can take to protect themselves if they suspect they are being tracked. They also examine the evolving landscape of mobile security and offer practical advice for safeguarding personal information and privacy in increasingly interconnected devices.\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\n\xa0\xa0\nIn this episode you\u2019ll learn:\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\n\nHow attackers gain access to banking apps and iCloud accounts\xa0\n\nThe privacy implications of Bluetooth trackers\xa0\n\nWhy the landscape of mobile security is constantly evolving\xa0\n\n\xa0\xa0\nSome questions we ask:\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\n\nWhat's a mobile zero day?\xa0\n\nHow can I and people listening protect themselves on their iPhones?\xa0\xa0\n\nWhat common technique do fishers use to make URLs appear legitimate?\xa0\n\n\xa0\nResources:\xa0\xa0\nFollow Christine on Twitter @x71n3 & @herhaxpodcast\xa0\xa0\nView Sherrod DeGrippo on LinkedIn\xa0\n\n\nRelated Microsoft Podcasts:\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\n\nAfternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson\n\nThe BlueHat Podcast\n\n\nUncovering Hidden Risks\xa0\xa0\xa0\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\nDiscover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts\xa0\nGet the latest threat intelligence insights and guidance at Microsoft Security Insider\n\nThe Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network.