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Mobile security clearance awarded to iOS 6 by the Pentagon

Mobile security clearance awarded to iOS 6 by the Pentagon

Following an extensive phase of rigorous testing, the Apple operating system has passed. The U.S. Department of Defense has tested the iOS 6 Apple operating system for its mobile security in an extensive and protracted process and has now awarded clearance to the technology of the iPhone and the iPad. Specifically, there was one major confirmed area in which the iOS 6 received this official approval. The area where mobile security clearance was granted and has been confirmed … Read entire article »

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HID Global adds more mobile security to NFC technology

HID Global adds more mobile security to NFC technology

Mobile security becoming a major issue as financial information becomes stored on mobile devices Mobile security has become everything when it comes to mobile commerce. Financial information is very valuable, especially to those that understand how to exploit it. As more consumers become engaged in the mobile commerce field, the security of financial information is becoming more ardently questioned. Much of the concerns people have regarding mobile security in this new form of commerce are hinged … Read entire article »

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Mobile commerce threat emerges with new application

Mobile commerce threat emerges with new application

New application poses serious security risk for the mobile commerce sector In a world where mobile devices are used for just about everything, security is no laughing matter. Mobile security is quickly becoming one of the most prominent concerns among those with smartphones and tablets, especially for those that participate in mobile commerce. As mobile commerce continues to grow, so too do the threats that are designed to steal and exploit a consumer’s financial information. A … Read entire article »

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Mobile payments use is increasing, but so are security worries

Mobile payments use is increasing, but so are security worries

Experts are predicting that the amount of fraud will rise as the usage of these services grows. Though slow to start in terms of consumer adoption, mobile payments technology has the potential to revolutionize the way that purchases are made and transactions are completed. At the same time, as with any growth in technology popularity, this opens the door to fraud. Industry experts are finding that as the trend grows toward the use of mobile payments technology, so … Read entire article »

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Mobile commerce made more approachable by iKaaz

Mobile commerce made more approachable by iKaaz

New mobile commerce system launched by iKaaz Mobile commerce is still considered by some to be in a state of infancy. This is true, in many cases, especially where vendors are concerned. Most modern mobile commerce efforts are based around the use of NFC technology, which allows for the transmission of financial information over very short distances. NFC-enabled devices, especially point-of-sale terminals, are in short supply, however, making the adoption of mobile commerce somewhat complicated for … Read entire article »

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NFC technology introduced new security vulnerabilities

NFC technology introduced new security vulnerabilities

NFC technology may not be as secure as believed For the past few years, NFC technology has served as a foundation for mobile commerce. The technology enabled mobile devices to share digital information without having to be connected to one another with a cable. The technology also allows smartphones and tablets to send information to NFC-enabled terminals, which are often used to facilitate mobile payments. Mobile commerce has relied heavily on NFC technology over the years, … Read entire article »

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