BlackBerry Secure Work Space for iOS and Android is now Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 certified. FIPS 140-2 is issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to coordinate the requirements and standards for certifying cryptographic modules. It mean, the BlackBerry can now sell its Secure Work Space services to government and corporate clients […]
Researchers from Indiana University have discovered a vulnerability in the way Android handles updates. Android update process puts devices at risk of malware Infection. The vulnerabilities capable to carry out privilege escalation attacks because of the weakness in its Package Management Service (PMS) that puts more than one billion Android devices at risk. As the paper states: “A distinctive […]
Samsung Galaxy Backdoor allows access and modify data Remotely. A Developer at Replicant OS Paul Kocialkowski uncovered the backdoor, he claimed the backdoor is pre-installed on Samsung galaxy devices. Currently the list of known affected devices includes the Galaxy S, Galaxy S II, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Tab 2, Galaxy S III, and Galaxy Note II, but […]
Vodafone has developed a new SIM card that can be used on smartphones to provide secure access to data networks and tap-proof telephone calls as well as email and text message encryption. Vodafone Secure SIM – Complete mobile security solution integrated on a SIM card. 1. Extensive pre-installed security features on Secure SIM 2. Secure authentication […]
Symantec discovered Dendroid Malware for Android systems. According to Symantec security researchers : The seller markets “Dendroid” as offering many features that have never been seen before and comes with 24/7 support, all for a once off payment of $300 to be paid through BTC, LTC, BTC-e, or other services. Some of the many features on […]
