Top Priority Sector: infrastructure_protection Assa Abloy, here at ASIS 2012 in Philadelphia, launched what it calls a mobile “ecosystem” to issue and revoke commercial digital keys on NFC mobile phones, making the devices secure enough to carry access codes that can open doors, cabinets and other secure facilities. Although the…
Raytheon embraces expanded use of smart phones and tablets in public safety field
Top Priority Sector: communications Image Caption: TJ Kennedy As it watches smart phones and tablets become more and widespread among average citizens and first responders, the Raytheon Company has decided to launch a product that can help public safety personnel communicate more effectively while they’re on the job, by embracing…
Secret Service buys 26 ‘RF isolation’ boxes to extract data from cell phones
The U.S. Secret Service has awarded a $32,540 contract to Ramsey Electronics, of Victor, NY, to supply 26 shielded test enclosures which will enable Secret Service personnel to identify and collect data from wireless communications devices. Ramsey will be expected to deliver by July 1, 2012 the 26 “RF isolation…
ITC Panel Says Motorola Phones Infringe Microsoft Patent
Some of Motorola Mobility’s Android phones infringe on a Microsoft patent, a U.S. trade panel said in ordering that the devices be barred from importation into the United States. Read the article: Reuters View full post on … View full post on National Cyber Security
PCAdvisor: okia launches Reading app for Lumia phones http://t.co/s9rwcVTZ
PCAdvisor: okia launches Reading app for Lumia phones http://t.co/s9rwcVTZ View full post on Twitter / PCAdvisor View full post on National Cyber Security
Hackers increasingly targeting smart phones
Hackers are increasingly turning their attention to smart phone and if users are not protected, they could steal private information, security experts said. “The hackers are beginning to see that the smart phones are easier to break into than computers now,” Rey Anzaldua said. “So you’re starting to see a…
RSA to build authentication into Apple, Android phones
RSA, the security division of EMC, today said it would collaborate with several mobile and virtualisation platform vendors to integrate RSA two-factor authentication and risk detection technologies. The goal of the “Secure by RSA Certified Mobile Partner Programme” is to optimise RSA SecurID two-factor authentication and RSA’s Adaptive Authentication for…
US military call on LG and OK Labs for secure virtualised phones
US Government workers might not be best known for their sense of style, but some Defense Department workers may soon be carrying Prada – the phones, that is. With a US Department of Defense contract in hand, Open Kernel Labs is working with LG to develop a secure version of…
Hackers May Soon Target Your Cell Phones
While most well-known cases of cellphone hacking have targeted celebrities, experts said all of us may soon become targets. View full post on cellphone security – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
Lawmaker would let drivers store license, registration on phones
PHOENIX – After years of debate about banning cellphone use while driving, state lawmakers are now looking at making the omnipresent cellphone a critical part of your driving experience. The next time you’re pulled over, instead of fishing for your wallet you might just have to hang up the call…