Mobile Torrents A Cell Phone Security Nightmare
By: Eric Everson, Founder – MyMobiSafe.com
It was not too many years ago that torrents were an unheard of technology and today they have all but reinvented the way we file share. In the depths of the connected mobile hacker community there are avid coders working to make mobile torrents a reality. For cell phone owner’s mobile torrents represent incredible access to mobile applications and other content, but for mobile security providers mobile torrents will be a security nightmare.
MyMobiSafe was built on the belief that the future of mobile security will be fought at the customer handset level. Generally speaking, wireless service providers have invested millions to protect the network level security with little regard for handset level security. The emergence of mobile torrents is sure to change the mentality of wireless service providers throughout the world. Where today handsets are somewhat islands of isolated technology due to the lack of a universally accepted operating system (as arguably exists for the computer side), the dawn of mobile torrents will open cell phone interconnectivity like never before.
As the founder of MyMobiSafe.com, I expect mobile torrents to become a major emerging technology for the future. While mobile torrents may provide access to an abundance of mobile content, the malware and mobile threats will also be saturated in the mix. Mobile torrents are one thing that could literally render millions of dollars invested in network level security completely useless. The future of mobile security will be fought at the handset level; are you ready?
Your guru in mobile security,
Eric Everson, Founder
MyMobiSafe.com
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Eminent Domain? Cell Phone Owners On Notice.
Eminent Domain? Cell Phone Owners On Notice.
By: Eric Everson, Founder - MyMobiSafe.com
If you are a cell phone owner in the state of Virginia, you may have heard the recent news about the Division of Child Support Enforcement taking new actions targeting cell phones. In a maneuver to recover back child support, the agency has subpoenaed more than 52,000 cell phone numbers from seven wireless providers. The agency is using the information obtained to mine for current address and contact information regarding those who have fallen behind in child support payments. Is this a good move to bring technology into service for justice or another tactic to use the proprietary information of mobile users against them?
All politics aside, as the founder of MyMobiSafe.com I think this is just another sign that showcases the frightening state of affairs of information privacy within the mobile community. Wireless providers spend millions to protect their investment interests at their network level, yet little (or nothing) has been done to protect the cell phone user at the handset level.
Throughout the mobile community cell phone security has fallen to each individual user. Fortunately cell phone owners are free to choose a mobile security provider like MyMobiSafe to offer them a line of defense in an uncertain mobile environment. With the increasing use of mobile hijacking tools like keyloggers and snoopware, the mobile environment is becoming a hot bed of risk. Recently there was a news article about how one agency is using these same snoopware tools to “wire-tap” mobile phones.
To tie all of this together, not only do cell phone owners have to worry about the government tapping into providers for information there are a ton of other threats that are becoming mainstream concerns at the handset level that providers have not taken action to prevent. How will things change? Visit MyMobiSafe.com to get your mobile security solution and start demanding MyMobiSafe from your wireless provider. We have to stand together to make the mobile community a safer place.
Your friend in mobile security,
Eric Everson
By: Eric Everson, Founder - MyMobiSafe.com
If you are a cell phone owner in the state of Virginia, you may have heard the recent news about the Division of Child Support Enforcement taking new actions targeting cell phones. In a maneuver to recover back child support, the agency has subpoenaed more than 52,000 cell phone numbers from seven wireless providers. The agency is using the information obtained to mine for current address and contact information regarding those who have fallen behind in child support payments. Is this a good move to bring technology into service for justice or another tactic to use the proprietary information of mobile users against them?
All politics aside, as the founder of MyMobiSafe.com I think this is just another sign that showcases the frightening state of affairs of information privacy within the mobile community. Wireless providers spend millions to protect their investment interests at their network level, yet little (or nothing) has been done to protect the cell phone user at the handset level.
Throughout the mobile community cell phone security has fallen to each individual user. Fortunately cell phone owners are free to choose a mobile security provider like MyMobiSafe to offer them a line of defense in an uncertain mobile environment. With the increasing use of mobile hijacking tools like keyloggers and snoopware, the mobile environment is becoming a hot bed of risk. Recently there was a news article about how one agency is using these same snoopware tools to “wire-tap” mobile phones.
To tie all of this together, not only do cell phone owners have to worry about the government tapping into providers for information there are a ton of other threats that are becoming mainstream concerns at the handset level that providers have not taken action to prevent. How will things change? Visit MyMobiSafe.com to get your mobile security solution and start demanding MyMobiSafe from your wireless provider. We have to stand together to make the mobile community a safer place.
Your friend in mobile security,
Eric Everson
Monday, August 6, 2007
What Is the Threat: Truth About Cell Phone Security
What Is the Threat: Truth About Cell Phone Security
By: Eric Everson, Founder – MyMobiSafe.com
Practically everyone these days has a cell phone, but with a rise in media attention towards “mobile security” what has happened to the security of cell phones? As the founder of MyMobiSafe.com, I’m going to attempt to shed some light on why cell phone security has become such a hot topic of concern.
One must first begin to understand that what is considered a “basic” cell phone today was considered an advanced computing cell phone just a few years ago. Features such as cameras/MP3/video/banking are now standard with the majority of cell phone handsets. Much like the computer industry, the cell phone handset industry is under constant pressure to produce the next evolution of handset with advanced features of processing speed, connectivity, reception, battery life, memory, etc. This quest for the next great phone has resulted in blinding developments at a handset manufacturer’s level which has unfortunately left a gaping hole in mobile security.
Wireless service providers have invested hundreds of millions of dollars on protecting their networks, but have done little if anything to provide protection at the handset level for their customers. Added to the rapid manufacturer developments and lack of regard for handset security at a provider level is the migration of financial information which has become a driving force behind the rise of mobile threats. As a result of these factors, an increase in mobile threats has taken center stage throughout the global wireless community.
Mobile threats may sound frightening as the media tends to give more attention to “mobile viruses” which in actuality are of less concern than other more serious threats. It’s hard to list the real mobile threats in order of severity as hackers, mobile keyloggers, and snoopware are all competing for top placement. These are the real threats to cell phone users and even those carrying basic cell phones have entered into the line of fire. The greatest points of vulnerability that one faces without a mobile security solution are the text messaging, Bluetooth, and increasingly in a number of newer handsets Wi-Fi.
Our mobile security blogs have more detailed information about all of these and other threats that cell phone users face. The reason for the media surge around the topic is the interconnectivity that the mobile community has. Referring back to the six degrees of separation idea that we’re all connected through the collective mobile network, is a quick look into the media attraction to mobile threats. While a massive attack is more likely to be targeted at the wireless service provider level than the handset level, mobile users must take responsibility for their own handset security.
Many people wonder where they can turn for a mobile security solution as there are a number of them that have emerged depending on one’s handset. At MyMobiSafe.com we’ve taken an encryption-based approach which gives us the greatest handset compatibility in the industry, while many mobile security providers (MSP) have decided to develop their product for a select handset or series of handsets. We have also made our solution more affordable by offering a monthly subscription of only $3.99US where many MSP’s require high upfront annual subscriptions. Regardless of which MSP you choose, the important thing is that you choose one. If you wouldn’t feel safe running your computer without an antivirus/firewall then you shouldn’t feel safe without a mobile security solution either. There is no debate about “if” there is a threat to mobile phones, so take responsibility for your handset where your wireless provider has left you vulnerable. Please continue to visit our mobile security blogs to learn more about protecting yourself in today’s mobile community.
Your friend in mobile security – Eric Everson
By: Eric Everson, Founder – MyMobiSafe.com
Practically everyone these days has a cell phone, but with a rise in media attention towards “mobile security” what has happened to the security of cell phones? As the founder of MyMobiSafe.com, I’m going to attempt to shed some light on why cell phone security has become such a hot topic of concern.
One must first begin to understand that what is considered a “basic” cell phone today was considered an advanced computing cell phone just a few years ago. Features such as cameras/MP3/video/banking are now standard with the majority of cell phone handsets. Much like the computer industry, the cell phone handset industry is under constant pressure to produce the next evolution of handset with advanced features of processing speed, connectivity, reception, battery life, memory, etc. This quest for the next great phone has resulted in blinding developments at a handset manufacturer’s level which has unfortunately left a gaping hole in mobile security.
Wireless service providers have invested hundreds of millions of dollars on protecting their networks, but have done little if anything to provide protection at the handset level for their customers. Added to the rapid manufacturer developments and lack of regard for handset security at a provider level is the migration of financial information which has become a driving force behind the rise of mobile threats. As a result of these factors, an increase in mobile threats has taken center stage throughout the global wireless community.
Mobile threats may sound frightening as the media tends to give more attention to “mobile viruses” which in actuality are of less concern than other more serious threats. It’s hard to list the real mobile threats in order of severity as hackers, mobile keyloggers, and snoopware are all competing for top placement. These are the real threats to cell phone users and even those carrying basic cell phones have entered into the line of fire. The greatest points of vulnerability that one faces without a mobile security solution are the text messaging, Bluetooth, and increasingly in a number of newer handsets Wi-Fi.
Our mobile security blogs have more detailed information about all of these and other threats that cell phone users face. The reason for the media surge around the topic is the interconnectivity that the mobile community has. Referring back to the six degrees of separation idea that we’re all connected through the collective mobile network, is a quick look into the media attraction to mobile threats. While a massive attack is more likely to be targeted at the wireless service provider level than the handset level, mobile users must take responsibility for their own handset security.
Many people wonder where they can turn for a mobile security solution as there are a number of them that have emerged depending on one’s handset. At MyMobiSafe.com we’ve taken an encryption-based approach which gives us the greatest handset compatibility in the industry, while many mobile security providers (MSP) have decided to develop their product for a select handset or series of handsets. We have also made our solution more affordable by offering a monthly subscription of only $3.99US where many MSP’s require high upfront annual subscriptions. Regardless of which MSP you choose, the important thing is that you choose one. If you wouldn’t feel safe running your computer without an antivirus/firewall then you shouldn’t feel safe without a mobile security solution either. There is no debate about “if” there is a threat to mobile phones, so take responsibility for your handset where your wireless provider has left you vulnerable. Please continue to visit our mobile security blogs to learn more about protecting yourself in today’s mobile community.
Your friend in mobile security – Eric Everson
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