Malware Bytes Food truck!

WHEN: September 14 | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
WHERE: Capitol Hill  at the corner of C St SE & First St SE
(Across from the Capitol South Metro Station)

On September 14th, The App Security Project (a project of Taxpayers Protection Alliance Foundation) and CQ Roll Call co-hosted a 4-hour food truck event on Capitol Hill. This unique event passed out FREE Astro donuts and coffee to raise awareness and educate policy makers, users, decision makers, and other stakeholders on how app software works and the importance of strong security and privacy protections for users. 

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The Basic Bot

This glazed donut is a classic – just like a botnet attack. This cyberattack happens when a group of internet-connected devices is infected by malware that is under control by a malicious hacker. Botnet attacks typically involve sending spam, harvesting several users’ credentials, exploiting sensitive information, or launching vicious DDoS attacks that can crash an entire network.

The Sugary Sideloader

This donut is certainly app-etizing, and is a whole lot sweeter than its namesake. Sideloading allows apps to be downloaded from third-party app stores or random web browsers, circumventing the vetting and security measures that device providers have spent years developing. Allowing unvetted third parties, from petty cybercriminals to hostile state actors, access to the secure ecosystems created by American companies should be concerning for all.

The Tricky Treat

Malicious or Delicious? This filled donut is for the risk taker. After all, in a world with AICOA and OAMA, you never know what you’ll get. Downloading software from the internet could expose you to one of the most common malware attacks: a Trojan. You might download what looks like your banking app, for example, only to have it steal your most sensitive financial information. In fact, banking trojans were among the most successful malware attacks in 2021.

App Security Sips

Iced Coffee
Water

Hot Coffee

Hungry for more?

The American Innovation and Choice Online Act would have serious security implications for all mobile device users. As wide-reaching data breaches and cyber attacks increase, it is more essential now than ever that technology companies have the means to protect their users. With polls continuing to show legislation going after tech companies is one of the lowest priorities for Americans, it is vital to ensure the technology used each and every day keeps users’ security and privacy at the forefront. 

The Open App Markets Act would be detrimental to the privacy and security of the app ecosystem. By mandating interoperability and sideloading, the bill would jeopardize companies’ ability to secure devices. These measures are instrumental in ensuring users do not download malicious apps and expose their data to cybercriminals. 

Learn more about these concerns and ASP’s efforts to safeguard your mobile security: 

Location

C St SE & First St SE