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Mobile Security. iPhone and Android OS. iPhone Security Features. Find my iPhone Remote wipe Automated back up at sync Auto lock / passcode lock Wipe after 10 failures Ask to join WiFi Tightly controlled applications. Current Issues.
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Mobile Security iPhone and Android OS
iPhone Security Features • Find my iPhone • Remote wipe • Automated back up at sync • Auto lock / passcode lock • Wipe after 10 failures • Ask to join WiFi • Tightly controlled applications
Current Issues • November 2009, Only jailbroken phones with SSH app (unchanged password) installed were affected, changed background to Rick Astley • February 2010, Over-the-air installation files in conjunction with faked security certificates make users vulnerable to installing malicious updates
Android Security Features • Every application reports necessary services at installation • Lock code, without user set timer • User policed applications • Third party security services
Current Issues • November 2008, Browser security flaw • October 2009, Malformed SMS could disconnect phone from network • October 2009, Malicious code in Dalvik VM could issue unauthorized restart of phone • January 2010, Flaw allowing circumvention of home screen lock