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title: Mobile MitM Attacks, AI Data Leaks & Malicious SDKs
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Learn three critical steps to stop mobile MitM attacks, DeepSeek AI data leak risks, and how HIPAA security rules apply to mobile apps. Plus, malicious SDKs in crypto apps and the impact of Europe’s DMA

| View in browser Subscribe to Approov Newsletter February 2025 Three Actions You Should Take Right Now to Stop Mobile MitM Attacks   Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks can expose sensitive data and compromise app security - but you can stop them before they start. Implement dynamic pinning across all communication channels, block MitM tools from accessing running apps with robust app and client attestation, and make sure you can update pins instantly when needed. Read More Image Credit:Rokas - stock.adobe.com Public DeepSeek AI Database Exposes API Keys and Other User Data DeepSeek has taken the AI world by storm. Its open-source reasoning model is outperforming major competitors, while its AI assistant has surged in popularity. As DeepSeek continues to climb the ranks with impressive performance and new innovations, security concerns are also surfacing. What does this mean for the future of AI? Here’s what experts are saying. Learn More Zero Trust for Mobile Healthcare: Protecting ePHI on Personal Devices  As mobile devices play a growing role in healthcare, proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule aim to address cybersecurity threats that put ePHI at risk. Key concerns include cloned or modified apps, device manipulation, man-in-the-middle attacks, API secret exposure, and identity exploits. Listen Now Malicious SDKs Found in Popular Android and iOS Crypto Apps A new threat, "SparkCat," is targeting Android and iOS apps, embedding a malicious SDK that uses OCR to steal cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases. Over 242,000 downloads of infected apps were recorded on Google Play alone. With major security risks for crypto users, this attack highlights the growing danger of hidden threats in mobile apps. Learn more in this Bleeping Computer article. Learn More Digital Markets Act: Europe’s Digital Competitiveness at Stake Despite the DMA deadline passing over nine months ago, certain gatekeepers continue to sidestep the regulations. The Coalition for App Fairness, alongside a diverse alliance is calling on the EU Commission to act decisively in promoting fair competition and innovation. Read the letter & join the call for enforcement. Read More Approov Limited US HQ: 165 University Ave.,  Suite 200,  Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA \| +1 650 234-5300 UK HQ: 181 The Pleasance, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH8 9RU, United Kingdom \| +44 0131 655 1500 Unsubscribe Manage Preferences |
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