9 September 2024
Industry Insights: Mobile app security in a 'scamdemic' era
Mobile users are keenly aware of the growing security, fraud and privacy threats when they use mobile apps. Nevertheless, cybercrime and online fraud are growing at an alarming rate, impacting millions across the globe. The so-called 'scamdemic' shows no signs of slowing down. The rising number of mobile users worldwide, projected to reach 6.3 billion by 2030, according to the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), poses a significant challenge for both users and app developers. Compromised devices can lead to data breaches, financial losses, and a degraded user experience. How can we close this gap in keeping the apps and users secure? Is AI the answer?
Jan Sysmans, Mobile App Security Evangelist, at mobile security firm Appdome shares more.

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30 April 2024
Why It Matters: Creating a safer mobile app environment
Just recently, 127 personal learning devices were hacked due to a compromised Device Management Application. And during this incident, the names and email addresses of parents and school staff from 5 primary and 122 secondary schools, whose students use iPad or Chromebook as their Personal Learning Device (PLD), were accessed.
Why is Singapore a common target for cyber criminals? And is there any way we can create a safer mobile app environment?
Jan Sysmans, Mobile App Evangelist, Appdome shares more.

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1 March 2024
Why It Matters: Geo-compliance is critical in 2024 as regulators take a more active role in mobile app security
In 2023 alone, mobile cyber security came under close scrutiny across the region but particularly in Singapore. Fast forward to 2024, regulators are taking a more active role in the mobile security landscape.
How important is geo-compliance for app makers who are looking to comply with the rules and regulations in force in every geography where their mobile apps are in use?
Jan Sysmans, Mobile App Security Evangelist, Appdome weighs in.

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27 October 2023 
Why It Matters: Consumers Want Businesses to Take More Responsibility for Mobile Scams
Singaporeans were scammed of more than $10 million in the first six months of 2023. Unfortunately, the so-called ‘scamdemic’ shows no signs of slowing down.
However, in Appdome’s  2023 APAC Consumer Expectations of Mobile Security survey, more than half of the 75,000 respondents in 12 countries said that the responsibility to protect them lies with the brands behind mobile apps.
Clearly, consumers feel that businesses are not doing enough to protect them and want them to take greater responsibility.
Jan Sysmans, Mobile App Security Evangelist of Appdome explains why businesses should pay attention to what their customers are saying.

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7 June 2023
In the Spotlight: How Singaporeans react to a company that demonstrates a lower level of cyber security
Singaporeans expect app makers to protect them from all cyber-security threats, no matter what type. Consumers who feel protected are more likely to become advocates for those brands as well. With this strong link between cyber-security and loyalty, it is all the more important for companies to invest in efforts to counter cyber threats.
We speak to Jan Sysmans, Mobile App Security Evangelist, AppDome more about this.

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