Mobile Security: Archive: November 2010

Survey: Twitter, Cloud, Mobile Concerns for IT

Information security functions are trying to adapt to the new world of mobile computing, cloud computing and social networking, but at the end of the day, it's really about data loss prevention.

Six Security Tips to Survive Cyber Black Friday

With more and more people passing on the mall in favor of their smartphones for holiday shopping, online criminals have stepped up their games to steal their data and money.

Dell Debuts Encryption App for SMBs, Enterprise

Dell's new security suite is designed for customers that need to encrypt their data and comply with government information security regulations.

Malware, Mobile Device Threats Surge in Q3: McAfee

Security-software vendor McAfee's third-quarter threats report finds a huge increase in both the volume and sophistication of malware.

Online Banking Security a Concern for Most: Survey

Survey reveals that most Internet users still have serious reservations about accessing banking information online due to persistent security risks.

USB Devices Responsible for 1 in 8 Malware Attacks

Study by security software developer AVAST finds that hackers are exploiting the AutoRun function in portable USB flash memory devices to infect PCs and mobile devices.

Google Improves Android Mobile Security

Google recently made it easier for mobile IT administrators to securely manage Android 2.2 (Froyo) devices from within Google Apps.

New Smartphone Security Solution from Juniper

Juniper Networks recently announced a new set of services and technologies to help enterprises, service providers and end users secure their mobile assets.

PayPal Fixes iPhone App Security Flaw

Authentication vulnerability in PayPal's iPhone app made it possible for hackers to snare account information and passwords from users on unsecured Wi-Fi hotspots.

Android Code at Risk?

New report from static analysis vendor Coverity scans the Android code base and finds a pile of common software defects, though the defect density is lower than with other software.