{"id":21977,"date":"2022-02-08T11:39:33","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T06:09:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradebrains.in\/features\/cyfirma\/"},"modified":"2022-02-08T11:46:26","modified_gmt":"2022-02-08T06:16:26","slug":"cyfirma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tradebrains.in\/features\/cyfirma\/","title":{"rendered":"CYFIRMA introduces DeFNCE &#8211; the world\u2019s first app to protect users and mobile devices from cybercriminals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"trade-content_2\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"trade-285979682\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/tradebrains.in\/get\/telegram\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-101992\" src=\"https:\/\/tradebrains.in\/features\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/telegram-channel-300x119.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"148\" height=\"59\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMN3Epgswxc--Aw?hl=en-IN&amp;gl=IN&amp;ceid=IN%3Aen\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-123430\" src=\"https:\/\/tradebrains.in\/features\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/follow-on-google-news-300x82.png\" alt=\"follow-on-google-news\" width=\"222\" height=\"61\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradebrains.in\/features\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/follow-on-google-news-300x82.png 300w, https:\/\/tradebrains.in\/features\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/follow-on-google-news-150x41.png 150w, https:\/\/tradebrains.in\/features\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/follow-on-google-news.png 468w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 222px) 100vw, 222px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><p>An innovative mobile app with the capabilities to strengthen cybersecurity of mobile devices, identify fake apps, discover data leaks and provide cyber situational awareness  India | Feb 8th, 2022 \u2013 CYFIRMA, an external threat landscape platform management company funded by Goldman Sachs, Zodius Capital and Z3Partners, today announced the launch of DeFNCE, a mobile app to help users acquire cyber safe habits such as knowing how to set a secure password, learn about emerging cyber threats like phishing campaigns and other social engineering lures, and be aware of cyber criminals targeting apps they have installed.<\/p><div class=\"trade-content_7\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"trade-917542292\"><!-- Composite Start --> \r\n <div id=\"M923760ScriptRootC1549812\"> \r\n <\/div> \r\n <script src=\"https:\/\/jsc.mgid.com\/t\/r\/tradebrains.in.1549812.js\" async> \r\n <\/script> \r\n <!-- Composite End --><\/div>\n<p> According to App Annie Mobile App Landscape Report, there were 218 billion app downloads in 2020, time spent in finance apps was up 45% worldwide, and m-commerce experienced a massive growth. Similarly, social networking apps, video streaming apps, and gaming apps have all experienced a surge in recent times as the world\u2019s population migrated to mobile and digital formats for work and play. In CYFIRMA\u2019s research, threat actors and cybercriminals are increasingly viewing mobile devices as attack surfaces to carry out not just scams but also cyber espionage. The company predicts in 2022, cybercriminals will mount attacks to take over mobile devices and demand ransom knowing that many will succumb to the extortion tactics.<\/p>\n<p> DeFNCE redefines mobile security as the only app with the capability to provide a safe browsing experience by using advanced algorithms to discover the user\u2019s digital risk profile and alert him or her to spying, phishing, ransomware, malware and other cyber threats. The app contains over a million data sources to bring to the user\u2019s attention on emails and passwords which have been stolen or leaked into underground marketplaces, specific hacking campaigns planned by cybercriminals to compromise banking and other sensitive apps, and help the user ensure the device settings adhere to cyber safe security standards.<\/p>\n<p> \u201cThe mobile internet and mobile apps are not just a place to check your email or watch cat videos on YouTube anymore, it&#8217;s also a way to find news, connect with friends and family, and do business on the go. But it&#8217;s also a wild west full of unknown threats that can turn your digital footprint into a real-world crime scene. These threats can take many forms \u2013 from cybercriminals who are out to steal your identity, phishing campaigns to lure you into divulging confidential data, and even state-sponsored attacks trying to collect sensitive information,\u201d said Kumar Ritesh, Founder and CEO, CYFIRMA. \u201cThat\u2019s why we created DeFNCE to be that mobile device bodyguard for the everyday mobile user. DeFNCE is the first layer of protection for anyone who owns a smartphone and wants to keep away from the prying eyes of cybercriminals.\u201d   DeFNCE contains the following functions to protect the mobile device user\u2019s data and digital identity:  \u25cf   Check cyber risk level according to a device scan \u25cf   Keep digital identity and emails safe \u25cf   Be assured that the device\u2019s configuration and settings are providing the best security \u25cf   Be alerted to cybercriminals targeting the apps which have been downloaded to the phone \u25cf   Be cyber astute, stay updated on the latest in cybercriminal activities  DeFNCE features:  \u25cf    Risk Score \u2013 A rating of Critical, High, Medium &#038; Low is provided for each user with recommended actions to immediately strengthen security posture \u25cf  Explore \u2013 User can build his or her personal cyber situational awareness and learn the latest happenings related to cybersecurity \u25cf  Data leaks &#8211; Be alerted to emails and credentials that have been leaked and circulating in dark web marketplaces \u25cf  Mobile Cyber hygiene &#8211; Check that WIFI, Bluetooth, permission settings, mobile device OS version, and others, are properly configured \u25cf  App health &#8211; Watch for phishing attacks where criminals are masquerading the apps and seeking to profit from the user  In the last 12 months, CYFIRMA has seen nearly a 10-fold increase in cyberattacks targeting mobile phones users. The company has observed fake apps being created by hacking groups to collect sensitive data, steal behaviour data, profile customer interest and other malicious activities. Phishing campaigns which mimic legitimate apps have also become prevalent. Hackers are also exploiting connection layers to install surveillance apps.<\/p><div class=\"trade-content_5\" id=\"trade-3206844257\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4023722985638610\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- in_content_2_news -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4023722985638610\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7925020301\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n<p> Mobile devices will continue to attract more attention in 2022 by both cybercriminals and nation-states threat actors. They can be perfect spying tools attached to a treasure chest of valuable data. Unlike desktop platforms, the mobile app lacks mature and robust security checks to prevent and detect phishing, command &#038; control traffic, credential theft, etc. Voice call (vishing) spamming, and scams are on a rise, all messaging apps are riddled with phishing and spam aimed at stealing credentials or lure users into installing malicious\/fake apps. Even mobile device management platforms can be targeted in supply chain attacks to get a foothold into an organization\u2019s networks.<\/p>\n<p> Attacks on mobile-based devices and operating systems like Android and iOS will increase in 2022 as cybercriminals look to implant look-alike\/malicious applications, exploit legitimate software.  Do not overlook and neglect mobile security, enforce strict security policies, limit numbers of apps installed on any device and minimize surface used for social engineering.<\/p>\n<p> The mobile phone has become an absolute necessity, directing every aspect of our lives. In 2022, cybercriminals will mount attacks to take over mobile devices and demand ransom knowing that many will succumb to the extortion tactics.<\/p>\n<p> The app is free and now available in both Google Play Store and iOS App Store. CYFIRMA is targeting 1M downloads in India.<\/p>\n<p> ABOUT CYFIRMA  CYFIRMA is an external threat landscape management platform company. We combine cyber intelligence with attack surface discovery and digital risk protection to deliver predictive, personalized, contextual, outside-in, and multi-layered insights. We harness our cloud-based AI and ML-powered analytics platform to help organizations proactively identify potential threats at the planning stage of cyberattacks. Our unique approach of providing the hacker\u2019s view and deep insights into the external cyber landscape has helped clients prepare for upcoming attacks.<\/p>\n<p> CYFIRMA works with many Fortune 500 companies. 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