mobile devices
A look at how consumers safeguard their devices
While consumers who have lost a smartphone or had one stolen in the past are significantly more likely to be taking basic protective measures with their current device, nearly …
Mobile device data recoveries surge
Kroll Ontrack saw a 55 percent increase in mobile device recoveries for phones and tablets from 2010 to 2011, and a 161 percent increase from 2011 to 2012. With more and more …
Apple adds two-step verification option to iCloud accounts
Apple has finally introduced a two-step verification feature that will allow its users to secure their iCloud (Apple ID) accounts, 9 to 5 Mac reports. The option is currently …
Researcher points out critical Samsung Android phone vulnerabilities
Tired of waiting for Samsung to fix a string of critical flaws in their smartphones running Android, Italian security researcher Roberto Paleari has decided to inform the …
Protecting sensitive information on iOS devices
We’ve seen the deep technical research showing what makes iOS devices secure (or sometimes not so much). But once you grok ASLR and code signing, are you really any …
Unified identity services across data center, mobile and cloud
Tom Kemp is co-founder and CEO of Centrify Corporation, a software and cloud security provider that delivers solutions that centrally control, secure and audit access to …
Tips for removing data from mobile devices
AVG released tips on how consumers can remove their personal data before they recycle or throw away their old smartphones. In an era of frequent and seamless device upgrades, …
Safe iOS web surfing for kids
Net Nanny for iOS brings safe web browsing and surfing for kids of all ages to iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad using iOS 5.0 or later. Available from the App Store for $4.99, Net …
Half of companies have lost a device with important data
Half of companies have lost a device with important company data on it, causing security implications for over a fifth of organizations, according to Varonis. 57% of employees …
F-Secure launches one-stop, multi-device security
A one-stop-shop for multi-device security is here, answering to the growing need for converged security across multiple devices. F-Secure’s Safe Avenue allows consumers …
Users confused about safe use of mobile devices
One in four average mobile users store intimate photos or videos on a smartphone or tablet, but despite the obvious risks to personal privacy if a device is lost or …
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