DefensX and lifecell Partner to Protect Ukrainians from Cyber Attacks
New York, New York, USA; Kyiv, Ukraine; April 12, 2023 – DefensX™, developer of zero-trust cybersecurity applications today announced it has partnered with lifecell, a Ukrainian telecommunications operator providing mobile communication and data transfer services based on high-speed Internet to provide next level protection against growing, web-borne cyber-attacks.
80% of cyber-attacks involve web browsers, and DefensX Secure Web Browser protects individuals and organizations from being infected by malware on malicious web sites, phishing attacks designed to steal credentials, and increasingly sophisticated Adware, a type of malware that displays unwanted advertisements on smartphones and computers, commonly activated unknowingly when users are trying to install legitimate applications that adware is bundled with.
“We are proud to bring an array of solutions to lifecell as digital attacks continue to rise in war torn Ukraine,” said Halis Osman Erkan, founder and CEO of DefensX which is a platform designed for service providers, enabling effective, easy to install and manage, and cost-effective browser-based, pure cloud cyber protection at a fraction of the price of legacy solutions. “Given our complimentary architectures and shared vision for cloud and internet-based communications applications, DefensX and lifecell are a perfect fit especially as cloud telco digital transformation accelerates.”
The DefensX Secure Web Browser made by lifecell is available to all its subscribers who seek privacy and protection of their personal data on the Internet. DefensX can be activated in minutes on one to five devices using a USSD code or SMS.
Subscribers of lifecell simply start using the DefensX browser, which identifies malicious web sites and blocks accessing these sites to protect individuals and businesses from various types of web threats.
Specific features include:
Zero-Trust Web Protection
There are many risky web sites on the internet, and subscribers may find themselves visiting one of the malicious websites without knowing what is waiting for them there. DefensX identifies malicious web sites and blocks accessing these sites to protect users from various types of web threats.
Zero-Trust Credentials Protection
Phishing attacks pretending to be legitimate web sites trick end-users into entering their username/password to steal valuable, personal, and sensitive data. DefensX uses Artificial Intelligence to identify phishing web pages and prevents users from entering their passwords, stopping cyber criminals in their tracks.
ADware Protection
DefensX detects potential ADware attack surfaces within webpages and removes those risk elements in the web pages. DefensX not only protects end-users and business from harmful ADware but does so without slowing down or otherwise preventing a smooth user experience.
“DefensX also brings lifecell an immediate solution addressing the alarming growth of zero-day attacks, so much so that we refer to our solution as zero-hour,” Erkan said. “Our phishing protection/credential protection feature has AI capabilities that can detect computer-software vulnerabilities previously unknown to those who need real time mediation, including providers of the target software. Until the vulnerability is mitigated, hackers can exploit it to adversely affect programs, data, additional computers, or a network, leading to potentially severely damaging devices, networks, and applications.”
About lifecell
Ukrainian telecommunications operator lifecell provides mobile communication and data transfer services based on high-speed Internet. The company has developed an innovative ecosystem across the telecommunications industry, implementing projects aimed at developing Smart City, Smart Region, improving the citizens’ security and developing IoT (Internet of Things) networks. Digital operator lifecell offers convenient and beneficial tariffs and services for users of smart devices.
The company's digital portfolio includes: BiP multifunctional messenger; lifebox secure cloud storage; mobile payment service; TV+, lifecell music applications, etc. As of the end of Q4 2022, lifecell 3-month active subscriber base was 8.5 million users.
The company is owned by Turkcell, Turkey's largest provider of converged telecommunications and technology services. Turkcell is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Borsa Istanbul (BIST). More information about lifecell can be found here.
Notes For Editors
According to SaaS Alerts, 2022 saw a 61% increase in the rate of phishing attacks, a number all industry analysts expect to grow even further this year.
Equally troubling, the report found a 29% increase in the number of guest user accounts, which can have access to sensitive data and open access points for bad actors. Of the over 979,840 SaaS accounts monitored by SaaS Alerts in 2022, 54% were from guest user accounts versus licensed users.
ADware alone accounts for 48% of all malware. When adware reaches smartphones, without proper protection it can unlock access not only to a single end-user while potentially providing easy access to corporate information and systems.
Microsoft shared in a recent report that cyber attackers "have begun using advancements in automation, cloud infrastructure and remote access technologies to attack a wider set of targets." They highlighted an increase in sophistication and a shift to targeting the IT services supply chain.
In September 2022, Microsoft confirmed that two unpatched zero days were being actively exploited again in attacks against its Exchange Server software.
"While zero-day vulnerability attacks tend to initially target a limited set of organizations, they are quickly adopted into the larger threat actor ecosystem," Microsoft wrote in the report. "This kicks off a race for threat actors to exploit the vulnerability as widely as possible before their potential targets install patches."
About DefensX
DefensX protects users from sophisticated cybersecurity attacks by isolating threats before reaching end-point devices, such as desktops, laptops, smart phones, and tablets. Our zero-trust transformational "application to content protection" technology gives an immediate boost to security posture on any device, anywhere, and over any network.
Learn more at DefensX.com.
Media Contact
Cynthia Artin
Artin Arts for DefensX