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McAfee has put out its annual threat predictor list for 2011 and the security expert said the Apple iPhone, iPod and iPad and geolocation apps that include check-in services will be emerging threats in 2011. Apple has long touted its Mac products as not having viruses like PCs and some of this is how the…
It’s been awhile since we’ve checked in on RIM’s issues with providing lawful interception abilities of BlackBerry data to the government of India. It sounds like BlackBerry is on track to provide a solution for the interception of consumer data by the end of January having already provided access to BBM, though RIM has clarified…
Ruh-Roh, a Trojan virus has been discovered and it’s infecting users who are downloading applications outside of the official Market. Dubbed Geinimi, the virus “grafts” itself onto repackaged original applications, and ignores all those pesky permission. Lookout spotted the virus out in the wild, and has already sent out an update to address the issue.…
A gaping hole in the security of the Windows Phone Marketplace has been illustrated by one developer who has found a way to bypass the digital rights management of apps, and load them directly to another phone or computer with no problems. This is kind of funny, considering how tightly Microsoft is handling microSD memory…
Get ready to be freaked out, as some security researchers were able to hack GSM calls and texts using $15 phones, some open source software and about 3 minutes. According to Ars Technica, the folks at Security Research labs say GSM cell phone calls use outdated encryption and can be cracked with a “rainbow tablet.”…
Let’s face it: these smartphones are less phones and are becoming mini-computers in our pockets. But with that computing power also comes the threat of viruses and it an interesting piece in the Wall Street Journal which shows how the carriers and handset makers are beefing up mobile security. “Right now it is a daily…
BullGuard Mobile Security 10 is a new security solution for smartphones which is touted to offer “superior protection, more features and covers more platforms than any other product available today.” Included in the mix (and why it’s more comprehensive than other solutions out there) are anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-theft, parental Control, firewall, spam filter and basic…
Android’s about to get a bit more secure for enterprise users thanks to the upcoming RSA SecurID application, a two-factor authentication for enterprise applications and resources. RSA is the security division of EMC, and is not only releasing an application, but an SDK for said application as well. The SDK will allow developers to take…
LG and VMware are partnering to bring Android to the enterprise using virtualization. VMware announced its Mobile Virtualization Platform back in November 2008 and promised to created a handset environment that would provide a customer with true multiple profiles. Profiles, when applied to current handsets, refers to a set of ringtones and alert settings that…
I came across what has to be the most imaginative and creative iPhone app teaser site, ever. In fact, TUAW put it best earlier today via their Twitter feed: Strong contender for best app teaser site of. all. time. I concur. When you have a minute, head on over to BenTheBodyguard.com and see for yourself.…