Norwegian app security firm Promon has found that, of the popular payment apps they studied, 77% lack sufficient protection against malware, making them vulnerable to multiple types of attack. Despite the apps’ vulnerability, passwords were not easily obtained through simulated attacks. Nevertheless, only about 4% of the apps had strong enough security mechanisms to withstand serious malware attacks.
The NCSC wants developers to get serious on software security
The NCSC’s new Software Security Code of Practice has been praised by cyber professionals as a significant advancement in enhancing software supply chain security.
