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Upwardly Mobile - API & App Security News

Approov Mobile Security

Think the App Store’s built-in security is enough? Think again.Welcome to Upwardly Mobile, the podcast that exposes the gaps in iOS, Android, and HarmonyOS security. Hosts Skye and George take you into the high-stakes world of mobile defense, revealing why standard protections from Apple, Google, and Samsung often leave your sensitive data exposed. Sponsored by Approov—the gold standard in mobile app attestation—we move beyond the basics to tackle weaponized AI threats and dynamic API attacks. From

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15:15

Fortify Your Phone: Android 16's Advanced Security...

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2025/07/04

Fortify Your Phone: Android 16's Advanced Security FeaturesIn this episode, we'll explore two of the most impactful security features in Android 16 that you need to know about: Advanced Protection and Identity Check, along with other significant API security improvements.Key Features and Insights:Android 16's Focus on Security: Despite foundational work for future design and multitasking changes, Android 16's initial rollout emphasizes "significant security enhancements" designed to make a

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16:07

Independence Day: Cloudflare's Dual Defense for...

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2025/07/02

Independence Day: Cloudflare's Dual Defense for Web Mobile Apps & Original ContentWelcome to "Upwardly Mobile"! In this episode, we dive deep into Cloudflare's groundbreaking efforts to protect both mobile applications and original online content from the escalating challenge of AI bots and data scrapers.Key Topics Covered:Protecting Mobile Applications from AI Bots:Cloudflare's AI bot blocking features are fully capable of protecting mobile APIs.Their Bot Management system analyzes incoming

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16:53

Unpacking the WestJet Cyberattack | Mobile API...

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2025/06/30

Unpacking the WestJet Cyberattack | Mobile App Security and Aviation ThreatsJoin us on "Upwardly Mobile" as we dissect the significant WestJet cyberattack, an incident that brought to light critical vulnerabilities in mobile application security and backend systems within the aviation sector. Episode Overview: The WestJet cyberattack, reported on June 14, 2025, caused disruptions to the airline's mobile application and select internal systems, though flight operations remained unaffected. This

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16:10

Apple's EU App Store Overhaul | Fees, Fines, and the...

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2025/06/28

Unpacking Apple's EU App Store Overhaul: Fees, Fines, and the Fight for DMA ComplianceJoin us on "Upwardly Mobile" as we dive deep into Apple's latest App Store changes in the European Union, a direct response to the stringent Digital Markets Act (DMA). Faced with a hefty €500 million (about $570 million) penalty from the EU for "anti-steering" practices, Apple has introduced a complex new fee structure that's shaking up the mobile app ecosystem. What You'll Learn in This Episode:The New Tier System

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15:33

Why the Open App Markets Act Matters?

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2025/06/25

Why the Open App Markets Act MattersEpisode Notes:Join us on "Upwardly Mobile" as we delve into the critical issue of how Apple and Google's dominant control over the mobile app ecosystem is stifling innovation in mobile app security and potentially increasing long-term consumer cyber risk. While both companies, especially Apple, are currently seen as doing a "reasonable job" with cybersecurity within their closed environments, experts warn that this "monoculture protection" is not sustainable

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14:56

The 16 Billion Credential Crisis: Blueprint for Mass...

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2025/06/25

The 16 Billion Password Leak: Securing Your Digital FootprintEpisode Notes:In this crucial episode of "Upwardly Mobile," we delve into the recent confirmation of what researchers believe is the largest password leak in history, exposing an astounding 16 billion login credentials [1-4]. This "mother of all leaks" involves a vast number of compromised records, with researchers discovering "30 exposed datasets containing from tens of millions to over 3.5 billion records each" [3, 4].Understanding the

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12:51

Securing Critical Mobile Medical Apps | FDA...

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2025/06/23

FDA Regulation and Cybersecurity for Life-Critical Health AppsWelcome to "Upwardly Mobile," the podcast exploring the intersection of mobile technology, health, and regulation. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Mobile Medical Apps (MMAs), understanding how the FDA ensures their safety and effectiveness, and why cybersecurity is absolutely non-negotiable in this rapidly evolving landscape.What You'll Learn:• The Rise of mHealth: Mobile health (mHealth) apps are revolutionizing

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14:21

GodFather Malware | The Virtual App Deception You...

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2025/06/20

GodFather Malware: The Virtual App Deception You Won't See ComingEpisode Notes:GodFather Malware's Stealthy Installation & Virtualization Attack In this episode of "Upwardly Mobile," we dive deep into the sophisticated threat posed by the GodFather Android malware, a dangerous new version that's hijacking legitimate mobile applications, especially banking and cryptocurrency apps, by turning your own device into a spy. We'll uncover its deceptive installation methods and its advanced on-device

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15:13

Google Play Store Crypto Scam | Protecting Your...

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2025/06/17

Protecting Your Crypto Wallets from Deceptive AppsA critical cybersecurity threat that has impacted cryptocurrency users on the Google Play Store. In this episode of Upwardly Mobile, we uncover the alarming findings by Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL), who identified over 20 malicious applications actively targeting crypto wallet users [1-4].Key Discoveries and Threat Tactics:• These deceptive apps impersonate legitimate and popular crypto wallets such as SushiSwap, PancakeSwap,

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20:58

App Store Fees Exposed: Maximize Your Revenue &...

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2025/06/12

Strategies for App Revenue SuccessWelcome to "Upwardly Mobile," the podcast that empowers founders to scale their ventures! In this essential episode, we look into the often-challenging world of app store fees, exploring how Apple and Google claim a significant cut from your hard-earned revenue and, more importantly, how you can navigate these charges to maximise your profit.The Reality of App Store Fees: Discover why Apple and Google typically claim up to 30% of revenue from in-app purchases1

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24:12

Caught Red-Handed: Meta & Yandex's Covert Android...

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2025/06/09

Episode Notes:Dive deep into the shocking revelations about covert web-to-app tracking affecting billions of Android users! This episode uncovers a novel tracking method employed by tech giants Meta (Facebook Pixel) and Yandex (Yandex Metrica), which silently links your mobile browsing sessions to your long-lived native app identities.Key Discoveries:• The Localhost Loophole: Learn how Meta and Yandex exploit unrestricted access to localhost sockets on the Android platform. Native apps like

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14:48

Coinbase Strikes Back: $20M Bounty on Cyber...

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2025/06/06

Coinbase Under Attack: The $20 Million Ransom & The Fight Against Social EngineeringJoin us on Upwardly Mobile as we unravel the recent cybersecurity incident that rocked Coinbase, one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges. Discover how a sophisticated social engineering scheme led to a significant data breach, a audacious $20 million ransom demand, and Coinbase's bold refusal to pay the extortionists. Learn about the sensitive customer data that was compromised, the financial impact

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12:05

Hacking Volkswagen's Mobile App | A Car Security Breach

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2025/06/04

Hacking Your Ride: Unpacking Volkswagen's App Flaws & Fortifying Mobility SecurityIn this episode of Upwardly Mobile, we delve into the alarming discovery of significant security flaws in the My Volkswagen mobile app and explore how robust mobile app protection is crucial for the evolving mobility sector. Join us as we dissect the vulnerabilities found and discuss solutions to safeguard connected vehicles and sensitive user data.What We Discussed:• The Volkswagen App Hack Explained: We explore

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11:02

Apple vs Samsung vs Xiaomi: Who is Dominating the...

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2025/06/02

This episode delves into the recent dynamics of the global smartphone market based on the latest reports from IDC and Counterpoint Research. After two challenging years of decline, 2024 marked a significant recovery, showing the resilience of the market despite lingering macroeconomic pressures. We explore the factors driving this growth, the changing landscape among major players, the rise of new manufacturing hubs like India, and the exciting role of AI in shaping the future of mobile.Key

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11:48

North Korea's Crypto Heists | Mobile App and API Threats

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2025/05/23

North Korean Crypto Heists: Mobile and API ThreatsIn this episode of Upwardly Mobile, we delve into the alarming tactics employed by North Korean state-sponsored hackers to siphon billions from the cryptocurrency world. Moving beyond targeting just large exchanges, these sophisticated actors, most notably the infamous Lazarus Group, are increasingly focusing on vulnerabilities in mobile devices and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), the digital connectors powering our apps.We discuss how

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7:39

Beyond Code Obfuscation | The Non-Negotiable Shift to...

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2025/05/18

Podcast Title: Upwardly MobileEpisode Title: Beyond Obfuscation: Dynamic Defenses for Modern Mobile SecurityEpisode Summary: In this episode, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of mobile application security. While traditional methods like code obfuscation once offered a basic layer of defense, they are proving increasingly inadequate against today's sophisticated threats. We explore the findings of recent security analyses highlighting widespread vulnerabilities, such as weak cryptography and

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7:01

Fair Play: How Competition Drives UK Growth &...

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2025/05/15

Fair Play: How Competition Policy Drives UK Growth and Challenges Big Tech's App Store PowerIn this episode of Upwardly Mobile, we delve into "Fair Play: How competition policy can drive growth," a briefing paper from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). Authors George Dibb and Tommaso Valletti argue that a robust competition policy, enforced by a responsive regulator like the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), is a cornerstone of shared, equitable growth in the UK.The paper

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5:47

The Signal Clone Crisis: Mike Waltz, TeleMessage, and...

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2025/05/13

Episode Summary: In this episode of Upwardly Mobile, we unpack the unsettling incident involving TeleMessage, a modified clone of the secure messaging app Signal, its use by the U.S. government, and the subsequent data breach. We explore how a lack of fundamental security measures like app attestation and token-based API access created gaping vulnerabilities, allowing a hacker to access sensitive archived data. Drawing on insights from the sources, we discuss why encryption alone is insufficient and

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14:41

Securing AI Agentic Mobile API Access

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2025/05/08

Securing APIs: Mobile App Vulnerabilities Meet the Rise of AI AgentsEpisode Notes:Welcome to Upwardly Mobile! In this episode, we delve into the critical and rapidly evolving landscape of API security, focusing on the unique challenges presented by mobile applications and the increasing prevalence of autonomous AI agents accessing these APIs. As AI paradigms become standard, technology is racing to keep up, especially with the shift toward AI agentic API consumption in 2025. This presents

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9:21

Xiaomi Explores Google-Free HyperOS with Huawei and BBK

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2025/05/02

Beyond Google: HarmonyOS, HyperOS, and Securing the Non-GMS Mobile WorldEpisode Description:Join us as we dive into the evolving landscape of mobile operating systems beyond the familiar Google Mobile Services (GMS) ecosystem. We explore how Huawei has achieved significant market success with its HarmonyOS, particularly in China, despite the challenges of being added to the U.S. entity list and losing access to GMS. The sources highlight HarmonyOS NEXT, Huawei's self-developed OS that fully

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