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Appdome Introduces Appdome Test™ to Validate Every Protected Mobile App Release Against Real-World Deployments

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New capability matches test devices and operating systems to each brand’s actual install base, testing every release against real-world conditions, not a generic device bank.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Appdome, the agentic platform for protecting mobile brands and businesses at scale, today introduced Appdome Test™, a new capability that validates protected mobile applications on the devices and operating system versions their own customers actually use. Appdome Test runs inside the Appdome workflow between Sign and Deploy, giving development, DevOps, DevSecOps, and cyber teams a continuous way to verify each protected release before it reaches production.

“We’re leveraging our production and device identity data to provide a more valuable test experience to mobile brands, adding security earlier in the SDLC is the start. To really shift left, you also have to test each time you commit security code into the CI/CD pipeline,” said Tom Tovar, Co-Creator and CEO of Appdome.

Most mobile testing begins with a generic device bank, leaving brands to decide which devices and operating systems matter and manually map coverage to their user base. Secured builds are also frequently exported to separate test infrastructure, disconnecting validation from both the protection workflow and the production data needed to make the test relevant.

Appdome Test closes both gaps. It uses production deployment and device identity data already available in Appdome ThreatScope™ to provision tests that reflect each customer’s actual install base, then runs those tests in the same Appdome pipeline where the application was protected and signed. Each security implementation can be verified under relevant real-world conditions before the release moves to Deploy.

Tested in the Same Pipeline Where It Was Protected

Validating a secured mobile build has often required exporting it to separate test infrastructure, handing it to another provider, or coordinating an additional engineering cycle. Those handoffs add time and separate testing from the production context that makes the results meaningful.

Appdome Test adds testing directly to the Build → Sign → Test → Deploy lifecycle. Organizations can build, protect, sign, validate, certify, and release mobile applications through one connected workflow, without standing up a separate device lab or recreating deployment context in another system.

“The goal of Appdome Test is to eliminate manual steps and create context for agentic learning. To support an agentic pipeline, Appdome Test allows brands to delegate testing handoffs, scopes, and reporting to agentic systems that have access to data and learn for each process,” said Gil Hartman, Field CTO, Appdome.

Testing Is No Longer Only an Engineering Function

Verifying a secured build against real deployment conditions has historically been an engineering function. Appdome Test expands participation in release validation by enabling authorized cyber and platform teams to request and review tests for the security implementations they introduce into the delivery pipeline.

This brings engineering-grade commit discipline to mobile cyber. Instead of stopping at policy selection or vulnerability review, cyber teams can help demonstrate that the protected application behaves as expected before release, without replacing engineering processes or creating an isolated security workflow.

“Replicating the mobile environment for accurate application testing is one of the biggest challenges in mobile app development,” said Eric Newcomer, Principal Analyst at Intellyx. “Testing for all combinations of operating system and device is expensive and time consuming, especially for Android devices. Appdome Test cuts the cost of external simulation and improves overall results.”

What Appdome Test Verifies

Across the matched device set, the initial release supports standard mobile application tests, including:

First Launch: Fresh-install and first-run behavior, including permissions, onboarding, and login.Warm Start: State restoration, interface rehydration, and session continuity when the app returns from the background.Stress Test: Repeated termination and relaunch to observe stability from a killed state.Reinstall Lifecycle: Clean-state initialization across deletion, reinstallation, and launch.Upgrade / Update: Data migration, session continuity, and backward compatibility between app versions.Simulated Threats: Customized workflows and responses to Threat-Events™ without compromising a QA device.

Each run provides device-level observations and metrics such as launch timing and memory use. Appdome Test can also compare protected and unprotected executions, helping teams determine whether an observed issue originates in the application or in an applied protection.

Connected to the Existing Security Record

Appdome Test results are attached to each build’s Certified Secure™ record and published to Appdome Vault™ Compliance Center. This connects validation to the existing record of how the application was protected, creating durable evidence that the protected release was tested before deployment rather than producing a disconnected test report.

Built for an AI-Accelerated Delivery Model

Appdome Test is designed to supply the context and repeatability an agentic delivery pipeline requires. Device selection, test scope, workflow handoffs, and reporting can be driven by the customer’s own deployment data and connected to the record for each protected build. This allows organizations to automate more of the validation process without relying on a generic test plan or losing visibility into what was tested, where it was tested, and how the protected application behaved.

Availability

Appdome Test will be demonstrated at Black Hat USA 2026 in Las Vegas. To learn more, visit Appdome.com

About Appdome

Appdome is the agentic platform that protects mobile brands and businesses at scale. The Appdome platform enables organizations to add and manage more than 400 mobile app security, anti-fraud, anti-malware, bot defense, API protection, and other defenses in Android and iOS apps without SDKs or manual coding. Appdome supports the mobile app lifecycle from build and validation through deployment, operation, and continuous improvement. Learn more at appdome.com.

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SparkLabs and Mirae Asset Launch a Venture Capital Fund for Central Asian Startups

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SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Qazaqstan Investment Corporation (QIC), IT Park Ventures (Uzbekistan), Mirae Asset Venture Investment and SparkLabs Group have signed a term sheet to establish SparkLabs Mirae Silk Road Fund I LP, a new venture capital fund. The fund will be managed by Mirae Asset Venture Investment and SparkLabs Group.

The signing took place in Seoul during the state visits of the Presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to Korea and the first Central Asia–Republic of Korea Summit.

During this past week, South Korea and Kazakhstan signed commercial agreements worth US$18.95 billion. Kazakhstan is a country of 20 million people with its core industries being oil and gas, and among the highest producers of iron and silver in the world. Uzbekistan is a country of 39 million people, and they are the largest electricity producer in Central Asia.

Qazaqstan Investment Corporation (QIC) is Kazakhstan’s national fund of funds and are anchor investors along with IT Park Ventures, the venture capital arm of the country’s state technology park. The new venture capital fund will back Central Asian startups at the Series A and later, which are businesses with a proven model that are ready to scale beyond the region. The fund is sector-agnostic but focuses on AI-native companies, where artificial intelligence is core to the product and business model.

“Higgsfield becoming Kazakhstan’s first unicorn was a turning point. It showed that a world-class AI company can be built in Central Asia. And it won’t be the last with more than half of the region’s population is under 30, growing up digital and our governments actively investing in AI. Yet the region is still largely overlooked by international investors, and that’s the opportunity this fund is built for,” explained Aslan Sultanov, Co-founder and General Partner at SparkLabs Mirae Silk Road.

Former Coinbase CTO and Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, Balaji Srinivasan, reopened his Network School in Kazakhstan last month. Telegram launched an AI lab and opened their first regional office in Kazakhstan this past year.

Beyond capital, portfolio companies will gain access to the SparkLabs and Mirae Asset’s global networks, along with hands-on support in expanding into South Korea, the United States and the MENA region.

About the Partners

SparkLabs Group is a network of startup accelerators and venture capital funds that has invested in over 600 startups across 6 continents since December 2013. These companies include OpenAI, SpaceX, Vectara, Kneron, Anthropic, Nex Team, Kraken, GenG, Lyft, MetAI, and others.

Mirae Asset Venture Investment is the venture capital arm of Mirae Asset Financial Group, one of Asia’s largest independent financial groups with over US$845 billion in assets under management. The company operates worldwide across 18 markets, and manages a fully diversified global investment platform encompassing ETFs, alternative investments, and traditional strategies.

Qazaqstan Investment Corporation (QIC) is Kazakhstan’s national fund of funds and part of Baiterek National Managing Holding. QIC invests in private equity and venture capital funds alongside international and private partners, with the goal of attracting long-term capital into Kazakhstan and developing the country’s investment ecosystem. QIC participates in 19 funds with a combined capitalization of $2.8 billion.

IT Park Ventures is the venture capital arm of IT Park Uzbekistan, the country’s state technology park and the main platform supporting Uzbekistan’s IT industry and tech exports. IT Park Ventures invests in startups from Uzbekistan and Central Asia and co-invests with international funds, connecting regional founders with global capital and markets.

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AECOM Data Breach Investigation: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Probes Class Action Claims After Hackers Allege Theft of More Than 1 TB of Data

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National class action law firm offers free, confidential case evaluations to AECOM employees, clients, and others whose personal information may have been exposed in the reported AECOM data breach.

DALLAS, Sept. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from a reported data breach at AECOM, the U.S.-based multinational infrastructure and engineering firm. Anyone who has received a data breach notice from AECOM, or who believes their personal information may have been exposed, can request a free case evaluation.

AECOM data breach — at a glance:

Company: AECOM, a Texas-based, multibillion-dollar multinational infrastructure consulting, engineering, design, and construction management firm.Reported: A cyberattack said to have occurred on or about September 17, 2026, first surfaced on dark web monitoring sites.Hackers’ claims: The group Metaencryptor claimed responsibility for an attack said to involve approximately 1.22 terabytes (TB) of data. Separately, dark web monitoring service Breachsense listed a related AECOM leak of roughly 670GB attributed to a group identified as BrainCipher.Status: The breach and the hackers’ claims remain unconfirmed. AECOM has not publicly detailed the scope or impact.Who may be affected: Current and former AECOM employees, clients, and others whose data AECOM held.Cost to you: Nothing. Case evaluations are free and confidential.

What Happened

According to a September 17, 2026 post on the dark web monitoring site Ransomware.live, the hacker group Metaencryptor claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on AECOM that allegedly affected about 1.22 TB of data. The cybersecurity blog HookPhish similarly reported that Metaencryptor was behind a suspected attack on the engineering firm.

Separately, the dark web monitoring service Breachsense reported an AECOM data leak listed at approximately 670GB, attributed to a group it identified as BrainCipher. Breachsense also indexed thousands of AECOM-linked credentials circulating online, including 27,434 @aecom.com accounts drawn from external breaches and 6,077 credentials tied to aecom.com itself — among them thousands of logins found in “combo lists” and in infostealer malware logs, many with plaintext passwords. Breachsense cautioned that those credentials may belong to either customers or staff and are not necessarily connected to the claimed attack.

The breach has not been confirmed, and important details (including its true scope, the specific data involved, and the number of people affected) are not yet publicly available.

What Personal Information May Be at Risk

The specific data involved in the reported AECOM data breach has not been confirmed. Data breaches like this can expose personal information, increasing the risk of identity theft and fraud. Affected individuals should treat any AECOM breach notification seriously.

Who May Be Affected by the AECOM Data Breach

The investigation focuses on current and former AECOM employees, clients, and anyone else whose personal information AECOM maintained. Anyone who has received a data breach notification from AECOM may face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud and is encouraged to come forward.

Your Legal Options

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a potential class action to pursue legal remedies on behalf of individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised in the reported AECOM breach. A successful case could recover compensation for losses such as lost time, out-of-pocket costs, and loss of privacy, and could push AECOM to strengthen how it protects personal information. The firm will evaluate your rights and potential claims at no cost.

Recommended Steps to Protect Yourself

Review your account statements and credit reports regularly and stay alert for suspicious activity.Confirm whether your information was involved in the AECOM incident.Preserve any letters or emails you received about the breach.Consider placing fraud alerts and enrolling in credit monitoring.

Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation

Speak confidentially with a data privacy attorney today: Marc Edelson, Esq., Edelson Lechtzin LLP, 411 S. State Street, Suite N-300, Newtown, PA 18940; Phone: 844-696-7492; Email: medelson@edelson-law.com; Web: www.edelson-law.com. Or click HERE to request a free consultation.

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to data breach litigation, the firm handles class and collective actions involving securities and investment fraud, federal antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud.

Media and Partnership Inquiries: Use the contact information above to connect with our team regarding interviews, co-counsel opportunities, and referral partnerships.

Legal Notice: This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. The reported data breach and the hackers’ claims described above are unconfirmed.

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iScreen Reaches No. 1 in Graphics & Design Across 94 Markets Following iOS 27 Update

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Extra-large widget experiences, iOS 27-inspired themes and new customization tools drive iScreen’s latest global growth

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — iScreen, a mobile customization app for iOS and Android, announced that it has reached No. 1 in the Graphics & Design category across 94 countries and regions following its latest iOS 27-focused update.

The update expands iScreen’s Home Screen customization experience with new extra-large widgets, iOS 27-inspired themes, layouts optimized for new screen proportions, and AI-assisted design tools.

Extra-Large Widgets

Built for the larger widget canvas available in iOS 27, iScreen’s new extra-large widgets go beyond simply scaling up existing formats. The collection includes Photo, Album, Music, Calendar, Interactive Refrigerator and Quick Launch widgets, among others. Users can also customize content, layouts and visual styles to create more functional and expressive Home Screen experiences.

iOS 27-Inspired Themes and iPhone Duo Theme Support

iScreen has introduced new iOS 27-inspired themes that combine coordinated wallpapers, transparent-style widgets, icons and other visual elements into complete Home Screen setups.

Selected themes have also been optimized for iPhone Duo’s screen proportions and display dimensions, with wallpapers, widgets and icons adjusted to better fit the new format while maintaining a cohesive visual experience.

AI-Assisted Home Screen Design

iScreen is also testing AI Home Screen Designer with a limited group of users. The feature generates coordinated design suggestions based on users’ preferences for style, color and visual elements, combining wallpapers, widgets and icons into a unified setup.

“The latest iOS update has opened up new possibilities for mobile personalization,” said the iScreen team. “We want to turn those capabilities into practical and creative experiences that make Home Screen design easier and more expressive.”

About iScreen

iScreen is a mobile customization app offering widgets, wallpapers, themes and Home Screen customization tools for iOS and Android devices. With more than 100 million users worldwide, iScreen has ranked No. 1 in Graphics & Design across 94 countries and regions and has been featured by Apple Editorial in 128 countries for five consecutive days.

Official Website: iScreen – Phone Style, iScreen it!
iOS Download: ‎‎iScreen – Widgets & Wallpaper App – App Store
Android Download: iScreen Google Play

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