August 9th, 2010 by lhaasviaForensics’ 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 Andrew Hoog, chief investigative officer, at viaForensics.
“Many [Android] apps are being rushed to market, and they can have substantial holes,” Hoog told FoxNews.com.
Furthermore, some passwords end up being stored as plain text on phones, including corporate e-mail and eBay passwords. “It’s practically impossible for an end user to completely wipe a phone clean,” says Hoog.
So if you’re not planning to commit a crime, should you worry? Maybe.
Smart phones are rapidly replacing desktop computers as the repository for a wealth of personal information, including banking passwords, personal contact information, text messages, and social-networking pages. Give someone access to your phone and you’re giving them access to your life.
