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We don’t jailbreak iPhones, but this might be important update for those that do. Owners of the iPhone will be able to legally unlock their devices so they can run software applications that haven’t been approved by Apple Inc., according to new government rules announced Monday. The decision to allow the practice commonly known as “jailbreaking” [...] viaForensics’ CIO makes it into the news again. This time discussing the security vulnerabilities of smartphones and mobile devices. The iPhone is obviously a major focus in terms of forensic work, given its popularity, but similar vulnerabilities exist with the growing number of Android-based phones on the market, such as the Motorola Droid X, according to [...] viaForensics CIO, Andrew Hoog, has been profiled in Digital Forensics Magazine‘s feature “Meet the Professionals.” Here’s a brief excerpt: What is your view on the convergence of computing devices such as PC’s & Mobile phones, the wider integration of IP devices and the possible implications for the Digital Forensic Investigator? I believe convergence of the computer, phone [...] Slashdot shared this news posted on the Boy Genius Report: An astute reader stumbled upon an interesting bug with the HTC Incredible. The Incredible, with Sense UI, will periodically store screenshots of the contents of your web browser. The screen captures are a function of the HTC Sense UI bookmark widget and are not the main [...] Opportunities for theft over mobile devices continues to increase. viaForensics is set to position itself as the mobile device security experts. Join in on the discussion. … eBay introduced two new iPhone applications, designed to make sellers’ lives easier when it comes to listing items on the giant online marketplace from their Apple phones. … The company [...] Mobile phones these days are essentially computers and are increasingly a magnet for criminal activity. Corporations and individuals need take seriously the threat against these devices. And e-forensic investigators need to learn new techniques and devise tools to combat this threat. (Hint: Take a look at viaForensics’ work on iPhone and Android forensics). The increasing use [...] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: viaForensics’ CIO, Andrew Hoog, earns Certified Computer Examiner designation Chief Investigative Officer of viaForencis, Andrew Hoog, recently obtained his (CCE)® certification from the International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners Chicago, Feb 19, 2010 – The CIO of the computer/mobile forensic and e-discovery firm viaForensics, Andrew Hoog, has earned [...] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: viaForensics CIO speaks on iPhone and Android Forensics at The Midwest HTCIA Chapter meeting CIO of viaForensics, Andrew Hoog, spoke about the challenges of digital forensics on the iPhone and Android platforms Chicago, Feb 17, 2010 – Andrew Hoog, CIO of viaForensics, spoke last week on the challenges [...] With 10′s of millions of iPhone, rife with personal data and always connected to the Internet, it will be (is) an irresistible target for malware, spyware, identity thieves and more (you get the idea): Apple iPhone owners in Australia have reported that their smartphones have been infected by a worm that has changed their wallpaper to [...]  November 9th, 2009 by ahoog
 1 commentAs more and more consumers use smart phones and the thousands of apps in the various market places, I am very concerned about an increase in identity theft, spyware, malware, etc. I understand Apple’s code review process is rigorous but as with any highly competitive market, everything happens fast. Will Apple, Google and others do [...] |
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