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Handheld Device Security

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ALSO CALLED: Mobile Device Security, Wireless Handheld Device Security, Enterprise Device Security, Handheld Security, Device Security, PDA Security, and Wireless Data Security
DEFINITION: SMiShing is a security attack in which the user is tricked into downloading a Trojan horse, virus or other malware onto his cellular phone or other mobile device. SMiShing is short for "SMS phishing."

David Rayhawk, senior researcher at McAfee Avert Labs, explains how SMiShing works in a blog post entitled 'SMiShing - an emerging threat vector:'
"Some cell phone users …
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Recent Vendor Reports on Handheld Device Security
E-Guide: Collaboration on the Run sponsored by BlackBerry EDITORIAL RESOURCE GUIDE: Posted: 26 Jun 2008 \| Published: 26 Jun 2008 SUMMARY: This e-guide offers expert information that Lotus Notes administrators should consider when deploying mobile devices in the Lotus Notes environment and other issues that may arise from deployment. TOPICS: Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| Lotus Notes \| Lotus Sametime \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Wireless Computing

Managing and maintaining mobile devices on Lotus Notes Domino sponsored by BlackBerry PODCAST: Posted: 25 Jun 2008 \| Premiered: 25 Jun 2008 SUMMARY: Going mobile is an essential part of doing business in Notes Domino shops; so is having the ability to securely support multiple devices. Listen to this podcast to learn more about issues facing Lotus Notes administrators deploying mobile devices. TOPICS: Domino \| Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| Lotus Notes \| Lotus Sametime \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Wireless Computing

Considerations for deploying mobile devices on Lotus Notes Domino sponsored by BlackBerry PODCAST: Posted: 25 Jun 2008 \| Premiered: 25 Jun 2008 SUMMARY: Discover things you should consider when deploying mobile devices in your Lotus Notes Domino environment. TOPICS: Domino \| Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| Lotus Notes \| Lotus Sametime \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Wireless Computing

Tips for Overcoming Authentication Challenges in 2008 sponsored by VeriSign, Inc WHITE PAPER: Posted: 09 Jun 2008 \| Published: 01 Jun 2008 SUMMARY: This expert E-Guide takes a look at the challenges of effectively authenticating consumers and details what your company can do to ensure the security of its online customers. TOPICS: Application Security \| Authentication \| Data Security \| eCommerce \| Fraud Protection \| Handheld Device Security \| Remote Access Security \| Security Tokens \| VPN

Maximize Your Mobile Investment -- Best Practices for Measuring Productivity sponsored by AT&T Corp WHITE PAPER: Posted: 03 Jun 2008 \| Published: 01 Jun 2008 SUMMARY: Companies must be able to measure productivity gains from mobile working. Productivity is notoriously difficult to measure accurately, let alone in the elusive area of enterprise mobility. How should companies go about it? TOPICS: Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| Mobile CRM \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Wireless Application Development \| Wireless Computing \| Wireless Networks

Key Considerations for Strategic Enterprise Mobility Planning, Implementation and Protection sponsored by AT&T Corp WHITE PAPER: Posted: 03 Jun 2008 \| Published: 01 Jun 2008 SUMMARY: Mobile applications are transforming how companies operate. With new ways to work flexibly, employees are becoming more responsive and more productive. But enterprises have experienced only the start of what IP networks will bring to mobile working. TOPICS: Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| IP Networks \| Mobile CRM \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Wireless Application Development \| Wireless Computing \| Wireless Networks

Enterprise Web Security Solutions Resource Center sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc. RESOURCE CENTER: Posted: 13 May 2008 \| Published: 01 May 2008 SUMMARY: Check out this resource center for tips on securing your enterprise's valuable data in today's world of mobile devices and internal risks. TOPICS: Authorization \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Email Archiving \| Email Archiving Software \| Email Security \| Email Server Software \| Enterprise \| Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| Information Security \| Internal Threats \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management

When Encryption isn't enough: Stopping data leaks where they start sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Posted: 02 May 2008 \| Published: 01 Mar 2008 SUMMARY: It seems as though every week there are several highly publicized and embarrassing disclosures and reports of breaches of private information such as customer records, employee records, and intellectual property. TOPICS: Data Encryption \| Data Management \| Handheld Device Security \| Internal Threats \| Peripheral Hardware

Best Practices for securing PDAs from data loss, infections, and attacks sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Posted: 02 May 2008 \| Published: 01 Nov 2007 SUMMARY: With the included OfficeScan™ Client/Server Edition 8.0 console, IT managers can save resources by managing security for smartphones, PDAs, desktops, servers, laptops or any combination of these devices. TOPICS: Authentication \| Data Encryption \| Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Threats

Podcast: Top Four Enterprise Mobile Security Risks and How to Mitigate Them sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc. PODCAST: Posted: 02 May 2008 \| Premiered: 02 May 2008 SUMMARY: Learn from Todd Thiemann, Director of Device Security Marketing at Trend Micro, how to mitigate threats, avoid inadvertent data leaks, and take steps towards policy compliance for mobile devices. TOPICS: Data Security \| Enterprise \| Handheld Device Security \| Information Security \| Intrusion Prevention \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Security Threats

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HANDHELD DEVICE SECURITY DEFINITION (continued): … have started receiving SMS messages along these lines: 'We're confirming you've signed up for our dating service. You will be charged $2/day unless you cancel your order: www.smishinglink.com.' (This is an example and was not a real url at the time of writing)This phenomena, which we at McAfee Avert Labs are dubbing "SMiShing" (phishing via SMS), is yet another indicator that cell phones and mobile devices are becoming increasingly used by perpetrators of malware, viruses and scams.

While some might recognize this as a scam, many unsuspecting users would not. Fearful of incurring premium rates …
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