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Mobile security device plan revealed by Pentagon

03/01/201302/27/2013 Jorge Gonzalez

Department of Defense headquaters mobile security

The Department of Defense has unveiled its intentions for adopting apps and gadgets. The military has just revealed its plans for boosting the adoption of using devices with mobile security, in addition to apps, for both unclassified and classified uses. These commercial devices have to pass certain tests in order to make certain that they are appropriate. The Department of Defense issued a release that showed that it plans to adopt more commercial mobile security tested devices as well as secure apps within the military in order to use them…

Mobile security alerts start the new year with the first Android malware warning

01/01/201304/11/2014 Julie Campbell

The first warnings for mcommerce concerns for Google OS smartphones and tablets released for 2013. A new and relatively damaging mobile security threat has just been announced in the form of a Trojan virus that can attack Android smartphones and tablets, and device users are being cautioned to make efforts to protect themselves against it in the 2013. This malware is capable of attacks that involve execution of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS). Little is still known about this mobile security threat, but what has already been understood is that…

The first meeting for the Privacy Bill of Rights takes aim at mobile device security for apps

06/18/2012 Stephanie Beck

Applications will be the main focus on July 12 when enforcement begins. July 12, 2012 has now been named the first day for a series of meetings that will be held to decide on the terms to be solidly enforced regarding online and mobile device security in President Obama’s virtual “Privacy Bill of Rights”. The initial meeting will concentrate on smartphone and tablet apps. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Communications and Telecommunication Administration (NTIA) has made the decision that it is now time to put the president’s Privacy Bill…

Norton Labs launches new QR code scanner that can protect from malicious content

04/02/2012 Stephen Vagus

QR codes have not only become popular amongst businesses, they have also become a very useful tool for hackers. The codes have piqued the interest of smart phone users in the U.S. for the last four years, becoming more popular with each successive year. Hackers have seen this rise in popularity as a great opportunity to get their hands on people’s sensitive information. Recently, QR codes linked to malicious content, such as malware, have been becoming more common. Acclaimed security company Norton has released a new QR code scanning application…

Aluminum foil could be the key to mobile security for NFC-enabled credit cards and smart phones

03/29/201203/28/2012 Stephen Vagus

Mobile commerce is becoming more popular around the world thanks to NFC technology. At this point, mobile payments seem to be inevitable as more companies begin to adopt NFC technology to help facilitate the new form of commerce. Though the concept is gaining momentum, consumers are showing serious concern for the safety of their financial information in relation to mobile payment platforms. NFC technology has enabled consumers to make purchases without making contact with a physical platform. The technology is used in credit cards and some smart phones, making these…