SWITCH Security Report November/December 2022

The new SWITCH Security Report is online, covering the following topics:

• PII times browser equals security gap? Chrome and Edge transmit personal data to Google and Microsoft
• Third appeal by the NCSC: another 2,800 Microsoft Exchange servers at risk
• Malware on the go: adware, harmful software and phishing in official app stores
• WhatsApp in the darknet? Almost half a billion telephone numbers up for sale and exploit
• Between ‘vast progress’ and ‘unprecedented risk’: the new online ID, EUid
• As long as it makes money, it’s fine: Amazon pays USD 2 premium to monitor traffic on customer smartphones

The SWITCH Security Report is available in English and German.