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  • 1.  Who is making sure your mobile devices and your employee's phones are patched (aka updated)?

    Posted 01-29-2021 10:36
    Just 2 days ago Apple issued iOS bug fixes Apple Patches 3 iOS Flaws Hackers May Be Actively Exploiting that can leave your firm vulnerable to attack.  With many now Working From Home this problem is exacerbated. I've seen some firms have the automatic updates turned on, which can cause apps to stop working.   
    Others have the auto updating turned off.  What's a firm to do?  
    I wouldn't wait too long on this Apple patch, but I'm interested in how CFMA members have approached this.  And it's not just phones but iPads, Tablets, etc.
    Does a managed services firm handle all your mobile devices?  What about the employee owned devices... are you notifying them of vulnerabilities? Oh, and has your team all been trained on the threat of vishing (the fraudulent practice of making phone calls or leaving voice messages purported to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal or private information like bank or credit card info)?
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    Apple Patches 3 iOS Flaws Hackers May Be Actively Exploiting
    iPhone 11 (Zlata Ivleva / PCMag) UPDATE 1/27: iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 have been released, so upgrade now. Original Story: Apple is warning that hackers may be exploiting three bugs in iOS to take over iPhones. On Tuesday, the company released an emergency patch after learning about the flaws from an anonymous security researcher.
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    Hoping this discussion helps shore up your vulnerabilities.



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    Carol Hagen
    carol@hagenbusiness.com
    Chandler AZ
    (602) 570-7289
    We do more than just Bluebeam including Powerproject (CPM Scheduling), and
    KnowBe4, a New-School Security Awareness Training... because 91% of successful attacks start with phishing.

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  • 2.  RE: Who is making sure your mobile devices and your employee's phones are patched (aka updated)?

    Posted 01-29-2021 10:45
    Sooo ready to dump Apple and Android...but how?

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    Alex Lee CPA/CITP, CCIFP
    CFO/CIO/Treasurer
    Roy T. Goodwin Contractors, Inc.
    Nashville TN
    (615) 242-5448
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