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BlackBerry issued fixes this week for critical vulnerabilities in its BlackBerry Enterprise Server that could result in escalation of privileges and arbitrary code execution.
Researchers at NQ Mobile have discovered a case of Android to PC malware that leverages the device’s USB connection to deliver a number of payloads, including keylogging or remote access.
San Jose, California-based Zscaler added new analytics technology to its cloud security suite designed to provide enterprise security teams with real-time visibility into employee Internet activity.
So long as wireless carriers and phone manufacturers drag their feet on regular operating system updates, Android users will remain vulnerable to malware and other attacks, Chris Soghoian said.
BlackBerry on Monday announced that it is head teamed up with security firm Trend Micro, to help BlackBerry protect customers against malware and privacy risks coming through third-party applications.
Researchers from mobile security firm NQ Mobile have uncovered what they are calling “a nasty piece of malware” that has already infected more than 600,000 users in China.
BlackBerry launched its comeback effort with a revamped platform and a pair of sleek new handsets, along with a company name change as part of a move to reinvent the smartphone maker.
Apperian, an Enterprise mobile application management (MAM) firm, announced that it has received a strategic investment from Intel Capital, the investment arm of chip giant Intel.
BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 provides device management, security and App management for BlackBerry, iOS and Android Devices.
Surveys of IT decision-makers highlight the growth of bring-your-own device programs as well as the types of approaches and policies enterprises are adopting to keep pace with the wants and needs of their employees.
FEATURES, INSIGHTS // Mobile Security
Mobile devices offer well-established benefits in terms of productivity and efficiency gains for employees and enhanced services for consumers. But there’s a catch: The ways smart phones, laptops and tablets interconnect work life and personal life raise serious security challenges for organizations—and the stakes are high.
While mobile devices aren't yet direct targets for enterprise attacks, they are at least conduits, able to siphon vast amounts of data nonetheless. Mobile devices used to commit data breaches increased significantly in cases closed in 2010.
Information security commentators love to predict what the future will bring. We have a security inflection point staring us in the face: October 19th, 2011. When the day arrives, we'll know what the next five years of enterprise information security will look like.
The Android security model includes a sandbox-like environment that segregates applications and makes good use of shared memory. It also puts the user in control of the device, in part by making the user accept permissions for the installation of any widget.
Over the past few years, computer hackers have managed to access and exploit a rich supply of mag-strip information, from several leading retailers and a credit card processor, to successfully ratchet some high profile thefts.
With the rapid rate of release-to-market and quick adoption, it seems to come as no surprise that hackers are looking into these platforms as well. What are the latest threats on the smart phone front?
Enjoy this selection of top picks for 2010, listed in no particular order. Happy New Year!
More people are flocking to their smartphones and tablets, leaving their notebooks behind. Attackers are certain to try to profit from this trend.
Cybercriminals are constantly going up against anti-fraud measures designed to stop their efforts and they need to bypass them in order to make a profit.
In 1998, Intel announced the introduction of processor identities. Anti-fraud practitioners celebrated, security experts busied themselves thinking of the research implications, and privacy advocates were terrified...
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