Mobile Guardian Details

Mobile Guardian

London • 50 employees • Technology

United Kingdom

Industry

Technology

Security Incidents

Mobile Guardian is an all-encompassing device management application suite specifically designed for K-12 schools. The platform provides an integrated 1:1 solution that includes device management, user-friendly classroom management tools, secure web filtering, and parental controls. It supports a variety of operating systems, including Android, Chromebook, and iOS, ensuring flexibility and compatibility across different types of devices used in educational settings.

Security Incidents

Mobile Guardian Breach of Aug 2024

Severity Score

Significant to High

Type

Unknown

Summary

On August 4, UK-based vendor Mobile Guardian experienced a security incident involving unauthorized access to iOS and ChromeOS devices managed by its tools. The breach led to the remote wiping of 13,000 devices in Singapore. Consequently, the nation's Education Ministry terminated its relationship with Mobile Guardian, deploying additional IT teams and removing the vendor's software from their devices.

The attack caused a portion of devices to be unenrolled from Mobile Guardian, inadvertently triggering the remote wiping process. Although the advisory from Mobile Guardian indicated that there...
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Severity

The security incident involving Mobile Guardian on August 4 had significant repercussions. Unauthorized access led to the remote wiping of 13,000 iOS and ChromeOS devices in Singapore managed through their platform. Although there is no evidence of data access, the incident caused notable operational disruptions and anxiety among students and educators.

Given the scale and impact, particularly in an educational context, the incident is considered severe. Mobile Guardian's previous issues, including another incident in April that exposed personal details and recent technical problems, add to t...
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Impact

Mobile Guardian recently experienced a significant security incident that involved unauthorized access to iOS and ChromeOS devices managed by its platform. This cyber incident resulted in the remote wiping of 13,000 devices in Singapore, prompting the nation’s Education Ministry to end its association with the vendor and instruct the removal of Mobile Guardian’s software from all its devices. Although the vendor assured that there is no evidence of user data being accessed by the attacker, the incident did lead to operational disruptions as these devices became unenrolled and subsequently wipe...
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