Security Soapbox | Privacy, Security and Everything in Between

The Q1 2025 Lookout Mobile Threat Landscape Report highlights emerging human risk and AI as the primary drivers of security threats. This most recent report emphasizes that attackers are targeting individuals through their mobile devices early in their attacks – exploiting the native trust we have in these devices and our natural tendencies to engage with communications that drive curiosity.

2024 saw a surge in cyberattacks alongside rapid tech advancements, making it clear that staying ahead in the digital world is more important than ever. In this week's session, we’ll explore the top cybersecurity predictions for 2025 — highlighting emerging threats, key trends, and the latest strategies for fortifying your defenses. Listen as our expert panel shares valuable insights and predictions on: New ransomware tactics and data breach methods How AI is shaping both security solutions and cyberattacks Growing threats from nation-states The latest security regulations and compliance frameworks

On this week’s episode of Security Soapbox, we are joined by Jim Coyle, US Public Sector Field CTO at Lookout. We’re diving into the hot topic of election security; unpacking various threats, like disinformation campaigns, cyber espionage, and weaknesses in our election infrastructure — and who’s behind them. We’ll also chat about current protective measures and some innovative ideas, like using blockchain to fight misinformation. Watch the Billington Cybersecurity Summit session on Election Security here. Follow Hank on LinkedIn Follow Jim on LinkedIn

We’ve all received that urgent text message from our “CEO” asking us to take care of an urgent task. This form of social engineering has become a preferred tactic by threat actors who want to create a high-pressure situation in order to convince employees to send money or share sensitive data.  This week’s episode will cover the why and how behind these attacks. We will also cover the critical role they play in the modern kill chain and how to protect against them.  To see how Lookout protects against advanced smishing and executive impersonation attacks, read our release blog or watch the short overview video below.  Blog: https://www.lookout.com/blog/smishing-prevention-executive-impersonation Video: https://vimeo.com/1009294652  

On this week’s episode of Security Soapbox, we are joined by Charity Spiri, who oversees the Security Service Edge (SSE) product portfolio at Lookout. Were challenging the common perception of web-based threats being solely network attacks. Web threats encompass a wider range of risks, including data leakage, shadow IT, and security concerns from AI platforms. While not entirely new issues, these pose significant challenges within the ever-evolving web-based threat landscape. For a deeper dive into advanced web threats and how to protect your organization, check out Charity’s recent session, Defending Against Advanced Threats with a Modern Secure Web Gateway. Follow Hank Schless on LinkedIn Follow Charity Spiri on LinkedIn

In this week's episode of 5 Minute Friday, we discuss the new Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the EU and its potential impact on iOS security. We talk through the possible security risks and malware threats that could come from opening iOS devices to third-party app stores. To keep up to date on current threats: ⁠www.lookout.com/threat-intelligence

In this week's episode of 5 Minute Friday, we discuss BadBazaar, an iOS & Android surveillanceware by China's APT-15, designed to target Uyghur Muslims. We take a dive into the invasive nature of Chinese "pre-criminal" surveillance and BadBazaar's recent expansion to iOS devices, providing insights into its early development and the evolving landscape of mobile threats. To keep up to date on current threats: www.lookout.com/threat-intelligence

In this week's episode of 5 Minute Friday, we discuss three critical vulnerabilities affecting both iOS and Android devices. We also discuss the importance of patching these vulnerabilities, and the modern phishing attack tactics used to exploit them. To keep up to date on current threats: www.lookout.com/threat-intelligence

In this episode, host Hank Schless welcomes back Ramy Houssaini, Chief Cyber & Technology Risk Officer at BNP Paribas and Founding Chair of The Cyber Poverty Line Institute. They explore the concept of 'cyber poverty,' and shed light on the global disparity in cybersecurity resources, highlighting the critical need for inclusive cyber capability building to safeguard individuals and societies worldwide. For more information on the Cyber Poverty Line Institute, visit: www.cyberpovertyline.org For more information on Lookout, visit: www.lookout.com Connect with Ramy Houssaini on LinkedIn here: www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadership Connect with Hank Schless on LinkedIn here: www.linkedin.com/in/hank-schless

In this week's episode of 5 Minute Friday, we discuss the resurgence of the Robin Banks, a phishing-as-a-service kit, and its tactics like MFA bypass. We also discuss related threats such as 0ktapus, showcasing evolving cyber threats and the replication of successful attack methods among different groups. To stay up to date on recent threat intelligence, ⁠⁠click here⁠.