Tag Archives: Security

Apricorn’s Aegis Padlock Pro: 256-bit AES encrypted portable hard drive

Here’s another one for the security-conscious – Apricorn’s Aegis Padlock Pro, which uses 256-bit AES encryption to keep up to 640GB of your precious data out of the hands of your competitors and enemies.

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The Victorinox Secure Pro USB drive

Whether you’re paranoid by necessity or not, this one will be of interest. Victorinox is claiming its new Secure Pro USB drive is the most secure device of its kind available to the public. A new layer of security has been added to the relatively commonplace fingerprint scanner, with a thermal sensor supposedly stopping a [...]

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iPhone SMS database hijacked at Pwn2Own 2010

Researchers Vincent Iozzo and Ralf Philipp Weinmann have exploited a previously unknown vulnerability in a fully patched iPhone, managing to pull the entire SMS database – including deleted messages – from the phone.

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Bluetooth vulnerability alert for HTC smartphone users

If you own an HTC smartphone running Windows Mobile 6 or 6.1 be warned. Accepting Bluetooth connections from an untrusted source will leave you vulnerable to an attack that could give some nefarious type the ability to access any file on the phone or upload malicious code.

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iPhone SMS Security Vulnerability

A software patch to fix the vulnerability that could be exploited is in the works after security experts found a flaw in the way text messages are handled on iPhone. The weakness could be exploited to gain control of the device.

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Hackers try to sell T-Mobile data

Only serious offers will be considered, it says. “Don’t waste our time.”
An apparent group of hackers posted an alert on Insecure.org on Saturday claiming responsibility for what would be a massive security breach at T-Mobile. The threat states that the group contacted T-Mobile’s competitors, but the companies didn’t show interest in buying the data, [...]

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Kensington MicroSaver DS Keyed Ultra-Thin Notebook Lock

This new lock for your laptop will work quite nicely with all laptop models but in particular was been designed with the ultraportable models in mind.

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Staying safe on the road

Mobile workers need to take steps to ensure the safety and security of their mobile gadgets. Don’t let your mobile gear become the target of theft or damage. The security of your mobile gear is up to you and you must be pro-active in your approach to protecting your mobile gear.

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SecuBox 1.5 encrypts the memory on your Windows Mobile device

Aiko Solutions have just released a new security solution for Windows Mobile and Pocket PC users. SecuBox 1.5 will make it possible to encrypt the memory and media cards used in the mobile device.
Ease of use is one of the factors that users will find it is not an inconvenience to use and help keep [...]

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RIM release patch for latest BlackBerry vulnerability

Research in Motion (RIM) has reported another vulnerability affecting the BlackBerry line of devices. Many BlackBerry users may not have been aware that RIM had issued the warning and fix on May 26, 2009.
The vulnerability could occur when BlackBerry users open PDF formatted attachments, which may be from hackers hoping to gain access to servers [...]

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