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
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Friday, July 27, 2007
Spy In Your Pocket?
Spy In Your Pocket
By: Eric Everson, Founder MyMobiSafe.com
It’s finally becoming public knowledge that the average cell phone just isn’t that safe anymore. With advances in mobile snoopware many of today’s most popular cell phones can be easily hacked. One of the many frightening attributes of mobile snoopware that seems to be stimulating media attention is the ability to remotely activate the camera/microphone features of cell phones.
As the founder of MyMobiSafe.com, I assure you that this is a reality for anyone without a mobile security defense. Many articles lately have touched on the frightening reality that mobile snoopware has become such a threat. In a recent article on CNN.com that keeps resurfacing in my inbox, Jeff Cox states “From identity thieves to corporate raiders to jealous boyfriends, the world of smartphone spying is open to anyone with a rudimentary knowledge of digital technology and the hundred bucks or so it takes to buy eavesdropping software on the Internet.”
Snoopware technology is not just a threat to SmartPhones, but all mobile devices. Mobile security is becoming a leading issue in the mobile community. Considering the reliance the general population has on mobile communications, the time to act is now to take steps to protect mobile security. If you own a cell phone take some time to review your mobile security options.
By: Eric Everson, Founder MyMobiSafe.com
By: Eric Everson, Founder MyMobiSafe.com
It’s finally becoming public knowledge that the average cell phone just isn’t that safe anymore. With advances in mobile snoopware many of today’s most popular cell phones can be easily hacked. One of the many frightening attributes of mobile snoopware that seems to be stimulating media attention is the ability to remotely activate the camera/microphone features of cell phones.
As the founder of MyMobiSafe.com, I assure you that this is a reality for anyone without a mobile security defense. Many articles lately have touched on the frightening reality that mobile snoopware has become such a threat. In a recent article on CNN.com that keeps resurfacing in my inbox, Jeff Cox states “From identity thieves to corporate raiders to jealous boyfriends, the world of smartphone spying is open to anyone with a rudimentary knowledge of digital technology and the hundred bucks or so it takes to buy eavesdropping software on the Internet.”
Snoopware technology is not just a threat to SmartPhones, but all mobile devices. Mobile security is becoming a leading issue in the mobile community. Considering the reliance the general population has on mobile communications, the time to act is now to take steps to protect mobile security. If you own a cell phone take some time to review your mobile security options.
By: Eric Everson, Founder MyMobiSafe.com
Sunday, July 22, 2007
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.
By: Eric Everson, Founder of MyMobiSafe.com
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.
By: Eric Everson, Founder of MyMobiSafe.com
Monday, July 16, 2007
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
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
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.
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.
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Cracking The iPhone: The Hackers Rubik’s Cube
Cracking The iPhone: The Hackers Rubik’s Cube
By: Eric Everson, Founder MyMobiSafe.com
Anyone following iPhone news knows that this new device has become the Rubik’s Cube of the hacking community. Everyone worth their weight in code is trying to enable third-party applications for the iPhone. An Australian site, www.builderau.com.au recently provided an interview which uncovered “We already know how to upload files to the phone, move those files around, and run those files.” (By Codename: Geohot) Rapid advanced are being made to enable third-party developments a reality for iPhone users.
Delivering third-party content is about exploring the functional limits of the handset for many, while for MyMobiSafe.com it is about staying ahead of the curve to ensure a line of defense is available. As the Founder of MyMobiSafe.com, I’ve uncovered a growing buzz about a snoopware program being developed for the iPhone that will target 16 digit numeric data metrics. These are exactly the advancements that we want to protect the iPhone user in the mobile community from.
We are a startup company with the agility to respond real-time to the security needs of the mobile community thus this pursuit of knowledge is important to us. We are glad to see the academic institutions such as the University of Illinois enabling this pursuit of technological development as well. Online sources indicate that many of the developments being made have been granted legal protections under the University of Illinois/NCSA Open Source License in addition to other Open Source protections.
It is expected that third-party applications will become a reality in the weeks ahead, making the iPhone a mainstream technology medium. Devices such as the Palm Treo which have long been opened literally have amassed tens of thousands of third-party applications making an enriched user environment. At MyMobiSafe.com we want to ensure that as the doors open, personal security is not compromised.
Eric Everson, Founder MyMobiSafe.com
By: Eric Everson, Founder MyMobiSafe.com
Anyone following iPhone news knows that this new device has become the Rubik’s Cube of the hacking community. Everyone worth their weight in code is trying to enable third-party applications for the iPhone. An Australian site, www.builderau.com.au recently provided an interview which uncovered “We already know how to upload files to the phone, move those files around, and run those files.” (By Codename: Geohot) Rapid advanced are being made to enable third-party developments a reality for iPhone users.
Delivering third-party content is about exploring the functional limits of the handset for many, while for MyMobiSafe.com it is about staying ahead of the curve to ensure a line of defense is available. As the Founder of MyMobiSafe.com, I’ve uncovered a growing buzz about a snoopware program being developed for the iPhone that will target 16 digit numeric data metrics. These are exactly the advancements that we want to protect the iPhone user in the mobile community from.
We are a startup company with the agility to respond real-time to the security needs of the mobile community thus this pursuit of knowledge is important to us. We are glad to see the academic institutions such as the University of Illinois enabling this pursuit of technological development as well. Online sources indicate that many of the developments being made have been granted legal protections under the University of Illinois/NCSA Open Source License in addition to other Open Source protections.
It is expected that third-party applications will become a reality in the weeks ahead, making the iPhone a mainstream technology medium. Devices such as the Palm Treo which have long been opened literally have amassed tens of thousands of third-party applications making an enriched user environment. At MyMobiSafe.com we want to ensure that as the doors open, personal security is not compromised.
Eric Everson, Founder MyMobiSafe.com
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
iPhone Security Solution Getting Closer.
iPhone Security Solution Getting Closer.
By Eric Everson, Founder MyMobiSafe.com
Hackers are continuing to get closer to the dawn of “unofficial” third-party applications for the iPhone. In the past 24 hours access has been obtained to a full interactive shell, which is a major milestone to enabling outside application development. The iPhone was released lacking terminal expansion making it so that no third-party could develop applications without the 1024 RSA key from Apple. Developments are being made by the hour as full access to the iPhone is expected to emerge in the very near future.
The buzz is already circulating about developing iPhone snoopware that will target 16 digit numerical data entries. This is a sign that credit card information will be highly targeted on the iPhone. We are still pushing forward with our development expecting major advances in the days ahead. So far, physical hardware changes are required to obtain shell access, full scripted access yet to come. Apple might have locked this new gadget up tight, but the problem is that locks are usually put on things that can be opened.
As we continue to gain new access we are striving to develop a security solution to protect iPhone users too. A third-party security solution isn’t available yet, but we have it in the works at MyMobiSafe.com. We are much closer to providing a security solution for iPhone owners and we expect many great developments in the days ahead
By Eric Everson, Founder MyMobiSafe.com
Hackers are continuing to get closer to the dawn of “unofficial” third-party applications for the iPhone. In the past 24 hours access has been obtained to a full interactive shell, which is a major milestone to enabling outside application development. The iPhone was released lacking terminal expansion making it so that no third-party could develop applications without the 1024 RSA key from Apple. Developments are being made by the hour as full access to the iPhone is expected to emerge in the very near future.
The buzz is already circulating about developing iPhone snoopware that will target 16 digit numerical data entries. This is a sign that credit card information will be highly targeted on the iPhone. We are still pushing forward with our development expecting major advances in the days ahead. So far, physical hardware changes are required to obtain shell access, full scripted access yet to come. Apple might have locked this new gadget up tight, but the problem is that locks are usually put on things that can be opened.
As we continue to gain new access we are striving to develop a security solution to protect iPhone users too. A third-party security solution isn’t available yet, but we have it in the works at MyMobiSafe.com. We are much closer to providing a security solution for iPhone owners and we expect many great developments in the days ahead
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Cell Phone Attacks - MyMobiSafe.com Appears In Wall Street Journal
Cell Phone Attacks - MyMobiSafe.com Appears In Wall Street Journal
By Eric Everson, Founder - MyMobiSafe.com
As a startup business, there is nothing more flattering than having a globally respected media source such as the Wall Street Journal turn to you for expertise. As the founder of MyMobiSafe.com, I was ecstatic when Jeremy Wagstaff of the Wall Street Journal contacted me for my insights on mobile security. We are a small self-funded startup, so to have our business efforts recognized so early on by a global media giant like the Wall Street Journal is a big deal for our entire organization. Unlike some of the dinosaur companies out there, we’re not numb to reporters contacting us we actually love it. We have taken a new approach to mobile security via our MyMobiSafe® platform which we believe will pave the future of mobile security and we want to share it with the world.
At MyMobiSafe.com we set out to deliver a mobile security solution that makes the mobile community safer for every cell phone user. Mobile threats such as keyloggers and snoopware have made nearly every mobile phone a target. As the risks are growing for mobile users around the world a mobile security solution like MyMobiSafe® is becoming less of a techno luxury and more of a standard necessity.
If you happened to miss our story, it is still available online at: (copy/paste link into your browser)
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB118298971079550845.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
If you can’t access the whole article you can backdoor it by typing in “MyMobiSafe” into Google and searching the news link. We are looking forward to sharing our future news coverage. I am not above admitting that I copy/print every article about our company with intentions of plastering my office walls. We are setting out to make history in the mobile security industry, so I’m just building a timeline of our company history with each article we score. As a true 2.0 business leader, I pride myself on being accessible; please contact me directly at ericeverson@hotmail.com anytime.
By: Eric Everson, Founder – MyMobiSafe.com
By Eric Everson, Founder - MyMobiSafe.com
As a startup business, there is nothing more flattering than having a globally respected media source such as the Wall Street Journal turn to you for expertise. As the founder of MyMobiSafe.com, I was ecstatic when Jeremy Wagstaff of the Wall Street Journal contacted me for my insights on mobile security. We are a small self-funded startup, so to have our business efforts recognized so early on by a global media giant like the Wall Street Journal is a big deal for our entire organization. Unlike some of the dinosaur companies out there, we’re not numb to reporters contacting us we actually love it. We have taken a new approach to mobile security via our MyMobiSafe® platform which we believe will pave the future of mobile security and we want to share it with the world.
At MyMobiSafe.com we set out to deliver a mobile security solution that makes the mobile community safer for every cell phone user. Mobile threats such as keyloggers and snoopware have made nearly every mobile phone a target. As the risks are growing for mobile users around the world a mobile security solution like MyMobiSafe® is becoming less of a techno luxury and more of a standard necessity.
If you happened to miss our story, it is still available online at: (copy/paste link into your browser)
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB118298971079550845.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
If you can’t access the whole article you can backdoor it by typing in “MyMobiSafe” into Google and searching the news link. We are looking forward to sharing our future news coverage. I am not above admitting that I copy/print every article about our company with intentions of plastering my office walls. We are setting out to make history in the mobile security industry, so I’m just building a timeline of our company history with each article we score. As a true 2.0 business leader, I pride myself on being accessible; please contact me directly at ericeverson@hotmail.com anytime.
By: Eric Everson, Founder – MyMobiSafe.com
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Mobile Keyloggers and Your Credit Card Information
Mobile Keyloggers and Your Credit Card Information
By: Eric Everson, Founder – MyMobiSafe.com
I’ve touched on the topic of mobile keyloggers in the past, but as they are quickly growing in popularity I find it important to raise the issue again. Mobile keyloggers for anyone unfamiliar with the topic is cell phone software that records every keystroke one types into their mobile keypad. Much like its computer related predecessor, mobile keyloggers are used as a tracking/recording device.
Why does the average cell phone owner care about mobile keyloggers? The recent global consolidation of landline/mobile service providers is a good indicator of how many people are ditching their landline in favor of only having wireless service. For years now, I’ve personally only had a mobile phone without a second thought of a landline. The issue then becomes the information that we so willingly punch into our mobile phones. Consider that last call you made to your credit card company, chances are (if your experiences are anything like mine) you had to navigate through the seemingly endless queue where you were required to provide everything sacred from your card number to the blood type of your first-born before reaching a live representative. This act of providing your information could be one of the greatest mobile threats we face as a mobile community.
Every credit card type is identifiable by the first four digits making your credit card number the easiest data for mobile keyloggers to target. I don’t need to go into the havoc that having your credit card number in the wrong hands can cause as we’re all familiar with the world’s horror stories. If you are a skeptic that thinks this is an isolated thing that won’t get your phone, consider that a simple Google search I just did of “mobile keylogger” which yielded over 2.2 million results. Mobile keyloggers are readily available around the world and are already tracking millions of unsuspecting mobile users. I encourage you to start considering a mobile security solution such as MyMobiSafe® so that you can keep your mobile information private. The mobile environment is changing with the heavy migration of financial information for cell phones. Start protecting your phone and your information today. Keep following my blog for the latest mobile security developments/tips.
Provided by: Eric Everson, Founder- MyMobiSafe.com
By: Eric Everson, Founder – MyMobiSafe.com
I’ve touched on the topic of mobile keyloggers in the past, but as they are quickly growing in popularity I find it important to raise the issue again. Mobile keyloggers for anyone unfamiliar with the topic is cell phone software that records every keystroke one types into their mobile keypad. Much like its computer related predecessor, mobile keyloggers are used as a tracking/recording device.
Why does the average cell phone owner care about mobile keyloggers? The recent global consolidation of landline/mobile service providers is a good indicator of how many people are ditching their landline in favor of only having wireless service. For years now, I’ve personally only had a mobile phone without a second thought of a landline. The issue then becomes the information that we so willingly punch into our mobile phones. Consider that last call you made to your credit card company, chances are (if your experiences are anything like mine) you had to navigate through the seemingly endless queue where you were required to provide everything sacred from your card number to the blood type of your first-born before reaching a live representative. This act of providing your information could be one of the greatest mobile threats we face as a mobile community.
Every credit card type is identifiable by the first four digits making your credit card number the easiest data for mobile keyloggers to target. I don’t need to go into the havoc that having your credit card number in the wrong hands can cause as we’re all familiar with the world’s horror stories. If you are a skeptic that thinks this is an isolated thing that won’t get your phone, consider that a simple Google search I just did of “mobile keylogger” which yielded over 2.2 million results. Mobile keyloggers are readily available around the world and are already tracking millions of unsuspecting mobile users. I encourage you to start considering a mobile security solution such as MyMobiSafe® so that you can keep your mobile information private. The mobile environment is changing with the heavy migration of financial information for cell phones. Start protecting your phone and your information today. Keep following my blog for the latest mobile security developments/tips.
Provided by: Eric Everson, Founder- MyMobiSafe.com
MyMobiSafe.com First Month In Business
Today (7/1) at MyMobiSafe.com marks our first full month in business. We took MyMobiSafe.com live on 6/1 and it’s been a fun ride so far. In a month’s time we have generated over 350,000 new entries in Google about MyMobiSafe.com, the official blog at ZDNet.co.uk is now rated 8th in the world for mobile security, we have continued to enhance our site to make it more user friendly, we have generated interest from some major sources such as the WSJ, and we represent customers from every major U.S. wireless provider (AT&T/Cingular, Verizon, Sprint-Nextel, T-Mobile, and Alltel). All-in-all, I’d say that we have had a very productive first month.
Entered By: Eric Everson, Founder of MyMobiSafe.com
Entered By: Eric Everson, Founder of MyMobiSafe.com
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