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SMobile Systems Develops Mobile Security Solution for Google's Android

Filed Under: SMobile Press Room
Monday, November 26th, 2007

Mobile Security Company First to Provide Mobile Virus Guard on New Platform

COLUMBUS, Ohio, November 26, 2007- SMobile Systems has created the first mobile security solution for devices coming to market using the Android platform, the Google-initiated, Linux-based open source mobile operating system.

On Monday, November 12, the Open Handset Alliance released the Android’s software development kit. SMobile’s team of security engineers immediately went to work to create a security solution designed specifically for the platform.

Today, SMobile Systems announced its standard security offering, called SecurityShield™ — an integrated application that includes anti-virus, anti-spam and firewall protection- is up and running on the Android operating system.

Mobile viruses are growing in numbers, but there's no return now with intriguing platforms such as Mac OS X and Android aiming for the masses.

Filed Under: Mobile Security News
Thursday, November 8th, 2007

By Sindre Lia
InfoSync

Specializing in security solutions for mobile phones, SMobile Systems claims to have identified more than 400 mobile viruses to date. With the recent introduction of Internet friendly mobile platforms such as Apple’s Mac OS X and Google’s Android, it’s likely to believe that mobile viruses will explode in the future.

“No longer are these viruses merely nuisances. These viruses are getting more insidious in nature, smarter in their design, and ultimately more dangerous to consumers, corporate smartphone users and to the carriers who provide service”, says CTO of SMobile, George Tuvell…

Bluetooth devices easily hacked

Filed Under: Mobile Security News
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

24.com

Cape Town - Bluetooth-enabled devices are vulnerable to unscrupulous hackers, an expert warns.
Bluetooth was invented to connect devices such as cellphones, laptops, PCs, printers, digital cameras and video game consoles over a short-range radio frequency, but like any computer network, using Bluetooth can leave you vulnerable.

“Bluetooth hacking techniques vary tremendously. There are various attacks that have proved to be very effective over the last few years. Some of these attacks include making unauthorised calls and transactions, reading and sending SMSs on a target phone, erasing information and downloading personal information such as phone books and access codes,” says ICT security expert Dino Covotsos…

U.S. Army Makes Strategic Decision to Use Security Shield by SMobile Systems, Inc. to Protect Vital Hand-Held Data Devices in the Field from Terrorist and Virus Attacks

Filed Under: SMobile Press Room
Thursday, October 11th, 2007

Key Military Unit Adopts SMobile Security Platform on Multiple Devices to Prevent Loss of Strategic and Personal Data in Battlefield Environments

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ — Now, more than ever, U.S. soldiers around the world are carrying new and more sophisticated mobile data devices (similar to smartphones) into combat. These devices have vital information on them that, if captured by enemy combatants or other “evil doers,” could cause tremendous harm to our troops in the field.

Recognizing the need to secure these devices, and in an attempt to help prevent them from falling prey to the rapidly growing incidences of mobile viruses and malware attacks, the U.S. Army has made a decision to embed a series of its field-used, hand-held devices - including the RPDA-57, with the SMobile Systems (https://smobilesystems.com) suite of mobile security products. These handheld devices will be used by the U.S. Army’s mortar battalions in both Iraq and Afghanistan and will begin fielding in October 2007.

Application of the Week — SMobile Security Shield

Filed Under: Mobile Security News
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007

www.s60.com

SMobile Security Shield protects your S60 3rd Edition device from unwanted intrusion coming from any direction, including the Internet, short message service (SMS), multimedia messaging service (MMS), e-mail, and direct downloads. It has three different components to accomplish that mission: VirusGuard, to scan for malware, PointGuard, to provide call and message filtering, and the SMobile Firewall, to provide filtering and blocking on a wide variety of media…

Read more about SMobile Security Shield…

Supplying Smart Phone Armor

Filed Under: Mobile Security News
Thursday, September 27th, 2007

By Martha McKay
NorthJersey.com
If you believe Rick Roscitt, some very bad stuff might happen to your smart phone.

In the same way viruses attack computers, malicious software can travel across unprotected wireless networks and worm its way into the mobile gadgets we depend on, Roscitt says.

“Nobody would go out and spend $1,800 on a laptop and not put security software on it,” he said. “Well, these devices don’t have anything,” he said pointing to an array of smart phones on a conference table in his Fort Lee office.

Roscitt is chairman and CEO of SMobile Systems Inc., an Ohio-based company that sells software designed to keep those gadgets safe from viruses and hackers…

Rick Roscitt, Former Head of AT&T Business Services and AT&T Solutions, Named CEO of SMobile Systems, Inc.

Filed Under: SMobile Press Room
Thursday, August 2nd, 2007

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 2 /PRNewswire/ — Richard “Rick” R. Roscitt, best known for his rapid rise through the ranks of AT&T, as well as for his work as chief executive officer of ADC and, most recently, president and chief operating officer of MCI, has been named chief executive officer of SMobile Systems, Inc.

Mr. Roscitt, 55, joined SMobile in 2006 as chairman and will retain the title as well as assuming the position of CEO.

“SMobile is extremely fortunate to have Rick take over the reins as CEO,” said Jim Holden, a member of SMobile’s board and former president and CEO of DaimlerChrysler. “Given Rick’s extensive background and insights in the telecom world, he truly understands the challenges and opportunities facing today’s market as well as the evolution of cell phones into powerful mobile computing devices.”

Mobile viruses evolving beyond just 'nuisance'

Filed Under: Mobile Security News
Wednesday, August 1st, 2007

By Andrew R. Hickey
SearchMobileComputing.com

Mobile viruses are now nearly 400 strong in number and are expected to multiply to roughly 1,000 by year’s end, but it’s not the number of viruses out there that should have enterprises concerned, it’s the type of malware that’s sparking fear.

According to George Tuvell, CTO of SMobile Systems, a designer of mobile security applications, the number of viruses may be startling on its own, but it’s what these security threats set out to do that is a real eye-opener…

iPhone Flaw Lets Hackers Take Over, Security Firm Says

Filed Under: Mobile Security News
Monday, July 23rd, 2007

By John Schwartz
New York Times

A team of computer security consultants say they have found a flaw in Apple’s wildly popular iPhone that allows them to take control of the device.

The researchers, working for Independent Security Evaluators, a company that tests its clients’ computer security by hacking it, said that they could take control of iPhones through a WiFi connection or by tricking users into going to a Web site that contains malicious code. The hack, the first reported, allowed them to tap the wealth of personal information the phones contain…

Cell phone users urged to install anti-virus software

Filed Under: Mobile Security News
Tuesday, July 17th, 2007

By Daniel Bardsley
Gulf News

Dubai: Etisalat has urged cell phone users to install special software on their phones to prevent them from becoming infected with viruses.
The telecommunications company has also urged cell phone users to be extra vigilant before they open applications or attachments sent to their phones.

The warnings come following the return of the CommWarrior virus, which was widely reported by UAE cell phone users early last year.