In this episode, Andy and Adam discuss the growing threat of mobile device threats. They highlight the recent mass password reset and account lockout of Apple IDs and the potential for a mobile wormable event. They explore the conditions necessary for a mobile wormable attack, including the development of zero-click exploits, the abuse of contact lists for further spread, and the lack of clear mitigations from telecommunications and mobile device companies. They also discuss the limitations of lockdown mode and the importance of endpoint protection for mobile devices.

Takeaways

-The conditions necessary for a mobile wormable attack are already in place, including the development of zero-click exploits and the abuse of contact lists for further spread.

-Lockdown mode and mobile threat detection (MTD) solutions can provide some risk mitigation for mobile devices, but they have limitations and limited visibility.

-Endpoint protection for mobile devices, including mobile device management (MDM) and MTD, should be part of an organization's risk mitigation strategy.

-Enterprises should consider implementing baseline security measures for mobile devices, such as a minimum six-digit passcode and keeping the operating system up to date.

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https://www.macrumors.com/2024/04/27/apple-id-accounts-logging-out-users/

https://go.recordedfuture.com/hubfs/reports/CTA-2024-0416.pdf

https://www.wired.com/story/apple-lockdown-mode-hands-on/