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background monitoring
About this tag
The tag background monitoring on WindowsForum.com covers security advisories and threats related to mobile and desktop platforms. In the context of Apple iOS, the tag includes discussions of the Masque Attack technique, which allows malware substitution for legitimate apps under specific conditions. This topic involves background monitoring of app installations and device behavior to detect such threats. The content highlights the importance of monitoring app sources and system activities to prevent security breaches. Users exploring this tag will find information on how background monitoring can help identify and mitigate risks from untrusted apps and phishing attacks.
Original release date: November 13, 2014
Systems Affected
iOS devices running iOS 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 8.1.1 beta.
Overview
A technique labeled “Masque Attack” allows an attacker to substitute malware for a legitimate iOS app under a limited set of circumstances.
Description...