MyMobiSafe.com Official Mobile Security Blog
This blog is managed/edited by Eric Everson, Founder of MyMobiSafe.com. The purpose of this blog is to discuss common threats and solutions that exist within the mobile community.
Thank you for taking the time to review my blog, I am Eric Everson the founder of MyMobiSafe.com. In addition to my duties at MyMobiSafe, LLC I am also a graduate student of software engineering. As a mobile security expert, I am glad to answer any questions you may have on the topic: EricEverson@Hotmail.com
Sunday 29 July 2007, 2:13 AM
New RIM BlackBerry Better Than iPhone?
New RIM BlackBerry Better Than iPhone?
By Eric Everson, Founder – MyMobiSafe.com
If you keep a watchful eye on the wireless industry you may have seen a blip on your radar screen somewhere mixed-up in all of that iPhone frenzy. The new RIM BlackBerry has made it’s debut and some may agree that it kicks the iPhone’s *** right out of the box.
For those who have come to rely on the beautiful world of multifunction handsets like the BlackBerry, you’ll likely agree that the iPhone is no trade-in for the reliable ole’ BlackBerry. The new BlackBerry (which is no longer a “blue”Berry for those who remember the earlier models) supports some pretty hot technology such as UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access).
UMA is what I think has the ability to become the new industry standard as it enables handsets to use a multi-mode access protocol. In other words, it can seamlessly switch between Wi-Fi and cellular networks giving you as a customer much better overall reception and call quality. The new BlackBerry has not generated the frenzy of the iPhone, but it is arguably the better of the two handsets (even blindfolded with its imaginary hands behind its back).
Unlike the iPhone the BlackBerry doesn’t have an unfamiliar user interface that you have to learn, it uses a familiar environment that is easy to navigate and has years of improvement behind it already. I like the iPhone as much as the next techy, but let’s face it the user interface has never been an Apple strength… (yes, that was a Microsoft jab). Additionally the new BlackBerry still has a host of over 20,000+ available software applications and the iPhone still has nil. From a mobile security perspective, the new BlackBerry is the safest bet. The iPhone is the hottest hacker magnet the industry has seen in years; its arrival has brought some hackers to the forefront that even I thought had “retired” from the hack.
Every major mobile security firm (including MyMobiSafe.com) supports the security needs of the BlackBerry while hackers are putting axes through the doors of the iPhone with every passing day. If security is a concern for you (which is should be if you have a cell phone) then the BlackBerry is the safest bet hands down. If you enjoy figuring out unfamiliar user interfaces, being targeted by hackers, and enjoy limited functionality, the iPhone is perfect for you. I’m not saying which is better, but I know which one I’d rather trust my information with from a security standpoint – the BlackBerry any day of the year.
If you are in the market for a new handset you can avoid the “marketing hyped” waiting lines of the iPhone and make your way over to the sleek new RIM BlackBerry. If you happen to pick one up, be sure that you do take my advice and get a mobile security solution right away.
***Sorry for the “book” I just figured that this new handset deserved a little more credit than what it’s been given so far.
By: Eric Everson, Founder - MyMobiSafe.com
Sunday 22 July 2007, 7:10 PM
MyMobiSafe.com @ spigit.com
MyMobiSafe.com @ spigit.com
By: Eric Everson, Founder – MyMobiSafe.com
On the cutting edge of social networking, MyMobiSafe.com has joined the latest evolution in online entrepreneurship at spigit.com. spigit.com went live on 7/18 and has seen great acceptance from the online community. spigit.com gives innovative technologies a place to share their ideas while gathering constructive advice from industry professionals and growing peer groups.
MyMobiSafe.com was selected as a top 25 startup and has been voted to participate in the spigit.com beta launch. In the first 48 hours, MyMobiSafe has enjoyed top placements on the site and has received tremendous peer support.
spigit.com is a unique website that further increases the synergy of social networking and the entrepreneurial startup process. spigit.com is providing a great place to meet new customers while offering a new avenue where entrepreneurs with emerging technologies can obtain instant feedback and insight. One of the challenges many entrepreneurs face is a lack of opportunity to explore their ideas in a simulated market environment before they’ve heavily invested their resources. spigit is a new place where emerging technologies can “test the waters” while gaining valuable peer insight into their developments.
It is easy to become blinded by your product as an entrepreneur, so the spigit community provides a hotbed of insight to open your eyes to opportunities you may have missed or can continue to develop. The other great thing about the site is that it encourages anyone with an interest in startup business to join the spigit community. One doesn’t have to own a business to participate, which is where the social networking side of spigit provides a direct link into many of tomorrow’s next big technologies. Everyone from investors, experts, and the guy next door can come together as a “spigit” of collaborative business insight.
By: Eric Everson, Founder – MyMobiSafe.com
Sunday 22 July 2007, 6:53 PM
iPhone Gets First Third-Party Attempt
iPhone Gets First Third Party Attempt
By: Eric Everson, Founder – MyMobiSafe.com
A recent blog post by Vincent Nguyen on myitablet.com, suggests that the first “third party application” has been successfully ran on the iPhone platform. The details suggest that this step was made by a hacker named “Nightwatch” that used an ARM/Mach-0 Toolchain. If this information is verified in the weeks ahead, the reality of mainstream third party apps for iPhone users will blossom. This step would mean that the closed iPhone would soon be opened for all third party developers. Unlocking third party content for the iPhone means heightened increases in iPhone functionality, but could also open the iPhone users to malware attacks. Continue to follow the latest iPhone developments here from MyMobiSafe.com.
By: Eric Everson, Founder of MyMobiSafe.com
Monday 16 July 2007, 5:38 PM
Mobile Antivirus: Handset Manufacturers or Wireless Providers
Mobile Antivirus: Handset Manufacturers or Wireless Providers
By: Eric Everson, Founder - MyMobiSafe.com
When Nokia announced that it would offer Symantec mobile antivirus via their S60, the mobile security industry caught a slight glimpse of what could happen throughout the industry. The industry is still taking shape and the question of the times has become who will jump into mobile security first, the handset manufactures or the wireless providers?
This is an interesting debate as mobile security add-ons open the avenue of enhancing revenue diversity for both sides of the field. Mobile handset providers would have the ability to charge a greater premium by offering preloaded mobile security solutions, while carries have the ability of increasing their monthly average revenue per user (ARPU – a key wireless carrier metric). Add-on security services such as MyMobiSafe® are a way to pursue notable profit premiums while positioning the company as a leading innovator of mobile security.
As these deals are yet to take shape throughout the market, the opportunity for either the manufactures or the providers is at a vulnerable stage. As many add-on services favor only the wireless carriers, mobile security is also an opportunity for handset manufactures. So the question remains, who will jump in first?
Eric Everson, Founder - MyMobiSafe.com
Monday 16 July 2007, 5:09 PM
iPhone is Not a SmartPhone
iPhone is Not a SmartPhone
By: Eric Everson, Founder - MyMobiSafe.com
The saga continues as hackers continue to peel away the intricacies of the iPhone, prompting many to ask why hacking the iPhone has become so important. A primary objective for the iPhone hackers is exploring this new handset and the consensus is that “this is no SmartPhone.” While the internet feature of the iPhone is a leap forward, its lackluster cross-functionality makes it much less attractive for many handset buyers.
Many multi-function handset owners with experience with handsets such as the Blackberry and SmartPhone have already begun to voice their dissatisfaction over the lack of third-party content available to iPhone users. Essentially there are over 20,000 third-party applications compatible with the Blackberry and SmartPhone, while Apple has locked down the iPhone so that none are available. The rush to the iPhone for hackers is about liberating the iPhone by opening it to third-party content.
Some users fear that opening the iPhone to third-party content would open the handset to the malware that exists for Blackberry/ Smartphone. While naturally the risks would increase, so would the preventive measures of mobile security such as an antivirus/firewall program. If you are looking for a handset with an abundance of available add-ons the iPhone is probably not the handset of choice for you. It doesn’t take a hacker to realize that the iPhone is not a SmartPhone.
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