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US-CERT warns of BlackBerry snooping software
SearchSecurity.com | 29 Oct 2009 ARTICLE - PhoneSnoop can configure the BlackBerry speakerphone to function as a listening device for a remote hacker.
SMS attacks against BlackBerry certificate flaw possible
SearchSecurity.com | 29 Sep 2009 ARTICLE - Research In Motion (RIM) is warning that SMS attacks targeting BlackBerry users could take advantage of a certificate handling flaw, tricking users into visiting an attack website.
MMS messaging spoof hack could have global ramifications
SearchSecurity.com | 30 Jul 2009 ARTICLE - Researchers have figured out a way to spoof sender numbers, bypass carrier protections and trick mobile devices to pull content from an attacker's server.
Should enterprises ban USBs because the DoD banned them?
31 Dec 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - When creating a portable device security policy, should an organization take into account the policies of the federal government? In this security management expert response, learn what can be helpful to keeping USB devices ...
Do mobile devices put sensitive data at risk when used overseas?
25 Nov 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - Any wireless electronic device is subject to eavesdropping or infection, but the risk increases dramatically when traveling to countries where a device connects to a local service provider which may be government-controlled.
Unified communications: Securing a converged infrastructure
SearchSecurity.com | 02 Jul 2009 VIDEO - With so many different communications systems being combined, it can be tough to know where to start when it comes to security. In this video, John Burke explains the basics of securing this new type of infrastructure.
Mini guide: How to remove and prevent Trojans, malware and spyware
29 Oct 2009 LEARNING GUIDE - Organizations need to learn how to implement proper protections and understand best practices for malware defense in order to keep their network environments secure. In this mini guide you will learn how to prevent, remove ...
Podcast: Platform protection -- Security issues for mobile devices Published by: SearchSecurity.com | 31 Oct 2006 PODCAST - This Security School podcast summarizes the security issues facing today's popular mobile device platforms, from Windows Mobile PDAs to BlackBerry smartphones.
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