January 08, 2019

A photo will unlock many Android phones using facial recognition

How easy is it to bypass the average smartphone’s facial recognition security? In the case of Android, a lot easier than owners may think.

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October 08, 2018

Phantom Secure CEO sold encrypted phones to drug cartels

The CEO of “uncrackable” phone seller, Phantom Secure, has pleaded guilty to helping drug sellers keep their business locked away from the eyes of law enforcement.

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March 19, 2018

Modified BlackBerry phones sold to drug dealers, five indicted

A cocaine bust has led to the indictment of five execs at "uncrackable" phone seller Phantom Secure.

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February 28, 2017

MWC: BlackBerry misses a chance to tell a compelling security story

BlackBerry used to be renowned for its approach to mobile security, but its newest device, the KeyOne, could have done more to emphasise it

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February 08, 2017

News in brief: US might require social media passwords; BBM opens to developers; Uber rapped

Your daily round-up of some of the other stories in the news

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May 11, 2016

Mobile security updates are a mess. The FCC and FTC want to know why.

The FCC and FTC are investigating the mobile industry's practices for shipping updates to patch security vulnerabilities in mobile devices.

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April 26, 2016

Police seize network behind encrypted BlackBerry PGP devices

Independent encrypted network taken down, servers seized - cops claim it was a haven for crooks.

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December 04, 2015

BlackBerry gets bounced from Pakistan after saying no to backdoors

Earlier this week, BlackBerry announced it is leaving Pakistan after refusing to provide the country's government with backdoor access to its customers' communications.

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November 09, 2015

What smartphone should James Bond use?

The unflappable and suave James Bond is known for impeccable taste in clothes, cars and cocktails. But what kind of smartphone should he use? Can he have style and security too?

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