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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 have started receiving SMS messages  … 
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Handheld Device Security Reports
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The BlackBerry 10 Ready Program: Everything You Need in One Place
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER: Discover details of the latest next-gen Enterprise Mobility Management solution from BlackBerry that combines their strong heritage in security and MDM with a new operating system, hardware, management software, services, support, apps, and infrastructure to deliver an excellent end-user experience without sacrificing corporate security.
Posted: 19 Jun 2013 | Published: 21 Jan 2013

BlackBerry

The 10 "Must-Haves" for Secure Enterprise Mobility
sponsored by Citrix Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Security is cited as the number one inhibitor to both enterprise mobility and BYOD programs. Read this whitepaper to learn the top 10 "must-haves" for secure enterprise mobility.
Posted: 18 Jun 2013 | Published: 18 Jun 2013

Citrix Systems, Inc.

How to Manage Apple Devices in the Enterprise
sponsored by Dell KACE
WEBCAST: This in-depth webcast will help you understand what it takes to seamlessly introduce Apple products into your workplace, from scaling your environment to securing the devices themselves.
Posted: 14 Jun 2013 | Premiered: Jun 14, 2013

Dell KACE

The Wild, Wild West of Mobile Apps
sponsored by Webroot
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper addresses the trends that today's businesses need to know about and prepare for, and also offers strategies for addressing these threats effectively.
Posted: 14 Jun 2013 | Published: 14 Jun 2013

Webroot

Citrix Mobile Solutions Bundle - Product Overview
sponsored by Citrix Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read on and learn more about an integrated approach to mobile device management that can provide comprehensive IT control and policy enforcement while empowering end-user productivity via beautifully delivered mobile applications.
Posted: 14 Jun 2013 | Published: 06 Jun 2013

Citrix Systems, Inc.

Mobile Device Management Live Chat
sponsored by SearchSecurity.com
VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT: In this live Q&A, Philip Clarke, research analyst with Nemertes Research, will discuss the security benefits and tradeoffs of MDM and help you understand whether it's a fit for your mobile security needs.
Posted: 14 Jun 2013 | Premiered: 14 Jun 2013

SearchSecurity.com

Say “Yes!” to Mobility
sponsored by Dell KACE
WEBCAST: Are you ready to say yes to mobility? Watch this presentation to discover a mobile solution that can help you manage the devices and users in your enterprise, secure mobile data, develop and modernize your business, and optimize your infrastructure to support productivity. Watch and learn more.
Posted: 13 Jun 2013 | Premiered: Jun 13, 2013

Dell KACE

SearchSecurity University - Endpoint Devices: Shoring Up the Weakest Link
sponsored by SearchCIO.com
VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT: This classroom will explore how to protect mobile endpoints against malware and theft, and what to do before and after a device makes its way into the wrong hands.
Posted: 13 Jun 2013 | Premiered: 13 Jun 2013

SearchCIO.com

Enabling Safe and Secure BYOD in the Enterprise
sponsored by Dell KACE
WHITE PAPER: Uncover details of a holistic, effective approach that will help you enable BYOD in the enterprise without compromising user needs for security or control.
Posted: 12 Jun 2013 | Published: 30 Nov 2012

Dell KACE

Apple in the Enterprise
sponsored by Dell KACE
WHITE PAPER: This resource details a fully integrated multi-platform system management solution that is the tool you need to embrace Apple in the enterprise with ease and effectively manage Apple devices alongside your traditional PCs and other mobile device platforms. View now to learn more!
Posted: 11 Jun 2013 | Published: 30 Nov 2012

Dell KACE

Enabling Your Business through Mobile Risk Management
sponsored by Fixmo
WHITE PAPER: This strategy guide is for leaders in IT security, mobility infrastructure and architecture, policy governance, risk management and compliance who want to make mobility safer for their organization to embrace.
Posted: 11 Jun 2013 | Published: 11 Jun 2013

Fixmo

Mobile Device Security Lacking in Most Hospital Policy Discussions
sponsored by Essextec
EZINE: This expert resource from SearchHealthIT.com will attempt to uncover why conversations about mobile security have been lacking, discuss the emerging trends surrounding BYOD policies, and advise readers how to ensure security protocols are properly followed.
Posted: 11 Jun 2013 | Published: 11 Jun 2013

Essextec

User-Based Licensing for Endpoint Protection and BYOD
sponsored by Webroot
WHITE PAPER: User-based licensing allows protection on multiple devices for each employee, meaning companies need only know the number of mobile workers, not the number of devices. Inside, you'll find 5 reasons you should consider user-based licensing for your organization.
Posted: 11 Jun 2013 | Published: 11 Jun 2013

Webroot

Ensure Optimal Infrastructure Support for Mobility
sponsored by Dimension Data
WHITE PAPER: This report examines the area of IT services operations and shows the relationship it holds to mobile device management.
Posted: 10 Jun 2013 | Published: 10 Jun 2013

Dimension Data

Citrix Mobile Solutions Bundle - Data Sheet
sponsored by Citrix Systems, Inc.
DATA SHEET: This data sheet will give you all the important information regarding the Citrix Mobile Solutions Bundle. Read on to learn what Citrix can provide you in terms of enterprise-grade MDM, mail, document, and browser management, federated identity and single-sign on, and more.
Posted: 10 Jun 2013 | Published: 06 Jun 2013

Citrix Systems, Inc.

National Banks of Central Texas: Secured Bank Issued Mobile Devices
sponsored by Amtel
CASE STUDY: Seeking to improve employee productivity, the National Banks of Central Texas decided to distribute smartphones and tablets to employees. Find out who this major bank turned to for their MDM needs.
Posted: 10 Jun 2013 | Published: 06 Jun 2013

Amtel

Three Key Steps to Achieving Mobile Security Harmony
sponsored by Fiberlink
WHITE PAPER: In order to protect sensitive data, you'll need to take special care to ensure that you are implementing the robust controls needed to prevent both unintentional loss and malicious theft. Read this informative whitepaper in order to learn how to choose and implement data security controls effectively.
Posted: 10 Jun 2013 | Published: 10 Jun 2013

Fiberlink

City of Staunton: Secured City Issued Mobile Devices
sponsored by Amtel
CASE STUDY: After much trial and error with different vendors, the city of Staunton, VA, finally found a provider who could give them the support they needed for the Android devices they issued to city employees. Find out what made this provider stand out, and discover how they can help your organization.
Posted: 05 Jun 2013 | Published: 05 Jun 2013

Amtel

Cheney Brothers: Increased Efficiency of Field Service and Logistics
sponsored by Amtel
WHITE PAPER: Cheney Brothers, a food service distributor, was using a standalone GPS locator and manually collecting location information for their deliveries. But they soon found that this system was unreliable, and chose to adopt a new mobile device management (MDM) solution. Did it work? Read on to find out.
Posted: 05 Jun 2013 | Published: 05 Jun 2013

Amtel

Key Strategies to Capture and Measure the Value of Consumerization of IT
sponsored by Trend Micro
WHITE PAPER: This Forrester Research report details the wide range of benefits organizations today are enjoying thanks to BYOD programs and outlines how measuring the impact on expenses, functionality, and security are crucial to success. View now to learn more!
Posted: 05 Jun 2013 | Published: 31 Jul 2012

Trend Micro

Information Security Essential Guide: Strategies for Tackling BYOD
sponsored by Fiberlink
WHITE PAPER: Let this e-book from our independent experts be your guide to all things related to mobile security in the face of the BYOD trend. Inside, you'll get helpful insight that will help you understand the ins and outs of mobile device management technologies, how to tackle the problem of mobile application security, and much more.
Posted: 31 May 2013 | Published: 31 May 2013

Fiberlink

Mobile Lifecycle Management
sponsored by Amtel
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper explores how you can get immediate ROI and eliminate unnecessary expenses with a fully integrated mobile management solution. Read on and discover more about this solution and how it can help you secure mobile endpoints, protect data access, control mobile expenses, and more.
Posted: 30 May 2013 | Published: 30 May 2013

Amtel

Mobile Device Management: Fundamental steps for success
sponsored by Citrix Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This expert e-guide from SearchConsumerization.com will highlight a number of ways IT can prepare for the influx of mobile devices into the workplace and lay the foundation needed to successfully support mobility. Learn about setting up your network structure for mobility, fundamental features for success when choosing an MDM system, and more.
Posted: 29 May 2013 | Published: 29 May 2013

Citrix Systems, Inc.

Your Data under Siege: Protection in the Age of BYODs
sponsored by Kaspersky Lab
WHITE PAPER: Download Kaspersky Lab's new whitepaper ("Your Data under Siege: Protection in the Age of BYODs") to learn about how a mobile workforce stretches your secured perimeter, why saying "no" is not an effective BYOD policy, steps to simplify the complexity of Mobile Data Management (MDM).
Posted: 28 May 2013 | Published: 28 May 2013

Kaspersky Lab

Part 2:  How to Achieve Endpoint Data Protection & Governance in a BYOD World
sponsored by Druva Software
WEBCAST: In this presentation, you'll get an in-depth look at how you can manage mobile data protection and governance more effectively. Watch to learn top ways to enhance your IT policies, secure file transfer, integrated endpoint management efforts, and more.
Posted: 24 May 2013 | Premiered: May 16, 2013

Druva Software
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HANDHELD DEVICE SECURITY DEFINITION (continued): …  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 on their cell phone bill, they visit … 
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