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Director of Product Security Operations BlackBerry talks about shipping secure software

Christine Gadsby, Director of Product Security Operations, BlackBerry joined the Security Conversations podcast today to talk about tough decisions around shipping secure software, the challenges of securing supply chain dependencies, BlackBerry's new ransomware recovery feature, and her upcoming Black Hat 2018 presentation.

BlackBerry

·6 years ago

Google releases August 2018 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the August 2018 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month. The August bulletin has two security patch levels to provide Android partners with the flexibility to more quickly fix a subset of vulnerabilities that are similar across all Android devices.

Devices and OS Google Android

·6 years ago

BlackBerry announces BlackBerry Spark Hackathon for Developers

BlackBerry released the BlackBerry Spark Communications Platform earlier today and to go along with the global release, the company is launching the first ever Spark Hackathon. Spark Hackathon is open to developers 18 years and older from across the globe.

BlackBerry Developers

·6 years ago

BlackBerry rolls out BlackBerry Spark Communications Platform for Developers

Back in February 2017, BlackBerry entered the Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) market with the introduction of its BBM Enterprise SDK, enabling developers to integrate secure messaging, voice and video capabilities into applications and services. However, the name didn't really do the development platform justice, and was re-branded to the BlackBerry Spark Communications Platform,.

Developers BlackBerry

·6 years ago

BlackBerry DTEK App brings new UI and more

BlackBerry have released an update to their DTEK app for Android, bringing a new Home Screen Redesign, notification improvements, Application Permission Changes, Introduction of Unused Permissions and Introduction of DTEK Scan.

BlackBerry Android Apps

·6 years ago

Registration open now for BlackBerry Security Summit 2018 New York

Back in June BlackBerry opened up registration for this years 2018 Annual BlackBerry Security Summit event in London, but at that time, no registration was available for the New York event. We are pleased to say that registration is now open for the New York event.

BlackBerry UK US

·6 years ago

Google releases July 2018 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the July 2018 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month. The July bulletin has two security patch levels to provide Android partners with the flexibility to more quickly fix a subset of vulnerabilities that are similar across all Android devices.

Devices and OS Google Android

·6 years ago

Registration opens for BlackBerry Security Summit 2018

Back in May we reported how BlackBerry will hold the 2018 Annual BlackBerry Security Summit event in London and New York to address the current situation and trends in secure enterprise mobility. At that point in time registration was unavailable but we are pleased to say that registration is now open for the London event.

BlackBerry UK

·6 years ago

BlackBerry release June 2018 Android Security Update

BlackBerry has today rolled out the June 2018 Android Security update to BlackBerry-branded Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices. BlackBerry releases security bulletins to notify users of its Android smartphones about available security fixes.

BlackBerry Android Devices and OS

·6 years ago

BlackBerry and Government of Canada Modernizing G7 Operations Centers

BlackBerry is collaborating with the Government of Canada to modernize their operations centers during G7 ministerial meetings and the 2018 G7 Summit. Using BlackBerry AtHoc, a crisis communication platform that includes AtHoc Alert for mass notification and AtHoc Collect for field reports

Canada BlackBerry Connected

·6 years ago

Google releases June 2018 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the June 2018 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month or so. The June bulletin has two security patch levels .

Devices and OS Google Android

·6 years ago

BlackBerry joins OmniAir Consortium as executive member

BlackBerry has joined the OmniAir Consortium as an executive member to help advance the testing, certification, and deployment of technologies for connected vehicles and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). BlackBerry successfully demonstrated the interoperability of its V2X certificates at the May 2018 OmniAir MotorCity PlugFest.

BlackBerry Automotive

·6 years ago

BlackBerry to hold BlackBerry Security Summit 2018 in London and New York

BlackBerry will hold the 2018 Annual BlackBerry Security Summit event in London and New York to address the current situation and trends in secure enterprise mobility.

UK US BlackBerry

·6 years ago

Hundreds of Android smartphones shipping with preloaded ‘Cosiloon’ malware

Hundreds of low cost Android smartphones are being shipped with preloaded 'Cosiloon’ malware, according to a study conducted by Avast Threat Labs.

Android

·6 years ago

BlackBerry releases May 2017 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry has today rolled out the May 2017 Android Security update to BlackBerry-branded Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.

BlackBerry Android Devices and OS

·6 years ago

Google releases May 2018 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the May 2018 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month or so. The May bulletin has two security patch levels .

Devices and OS Google Android

·6 years ago

Twitter advises all users to change password

Twitter has identified a bug that stored users passwords unmasked in an internal log. While the company has already fixed the bug, and their own investigation shows no indication of breach or misuse by anyone, the company is advising all users to change their passwords.

Apps

·6 years ago

Zia Consulting Joins BlackBerry Secure World Tour 2018

Zia Consulting announced today that it will participate in and sponsor three stops of the BlackBerry Secure World Tour 2018, the premier industry event for business leaders to gain insights into the hyperconnected world of people, enterprises, assets, and infrastructure.

US BlackBerry

·6 years ago

Twenty percent of most popular Android apps contain security vulnerabilities

About 20 percent of the most popular Android Apps available through the Google Play Store contain open source components with known security vulnerabilities that can be exploited by hackers, according to a report released by Insignary.

Apps

·6 years ago

Safedome launches World’s First Wireless Charging Bluetooth Tracker Card

Safedome, the tech innovation company responsible for creating the world’s first and thinnest Bluetooth tracker card, is now launching the world’s first wireless charging Bluetooth 5 tracker card, as part of a three-tiered branding solution.

Devices and OS Connected

·6 years ago

Android Trojan Stealing User’s Messenger App Information

Researchers at cyber-security firm Trustlook Labs have discovered an Android trojan which, once installed, can execute its malicious software every time a device is loaded up, and steal data from some of the most popular Android apps.

Android

·6 years ago

Google releases April 2018 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the April 2018 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month or so. The March bulletin has two security patch levels .

Google Android Devices and OS

·6 years ago

BlackBerry and Honeywell join ICASI

BlackBerry and Honeywell are the latest two companies to join the Industry Consortium for Advancement of Security on the Internet (ICASI). ICASI continues to be a voice for better multi-party vulnerability disclosure that makes a real difference in customer security.

BlackBerry

·6 years ago

Carbon Black Unveils Carbon Black Integration Network

Carbon Black today unveiled the Carbon Black Integration Network (CbIN), a technology partner programme designed to improve cybersecurity through collective defense and powered by Carbon Black’s open APIs and the Cb Predictive Security CloudTM (PSC).

Developers

·6 years ago

BlackBerry’s India managing director Narendra Nayak quits company

BlackBerry's India managing director Narendra Nayak has quit the company, two years after joining. Nayak was responsible for driving BlackBerry's software and services business through all channels in India, direct enterprise customers, network operators, distribution partners and BlackBerry's growing ecosystem of indirect channels in India

India BlackBerry

·6 years ago

BlackBerry releases March 2018 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry has today rolled out the March 2018 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.

Devices and OS Google BlackBerry Android

·6 years ago

Usecrypt Messenger rolls out on Android and iOS

A European team of cryptographers, cryptologists and programming specialists have developed a new application they claim will revolutionize the world of mobile communication. They claim that it is in fact more secure that talking to someone face-to-face.

Android Apple Apps Google

·6 years ago

Google releases March 2018 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the March 2018 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month or so. The March bulletin has two security patch levels .

Devices and OS Google Android

·6 years ago

Fakeapp Android Malware stealing Facebook Account Details

In a new identified scam detected by Symantec, a malicious app dubbed ‘Android.Fakeapp’, involves a new malware strain that is phishing for Facebook login credentials directly from the targeted devices. Named Fakeapp, this new malware strain was detected earlier this month by Symantec researchers.

Android

·6 years ago

BlackBerry DTEK App brings improved event tracking and notifications

BlackBerry have released an update to their DTEK app for Android, bringing divided event-tracking into background and foreground events and separate notifications for background and foreground events. In addition, the update brings the usual UX improvements & bug fixes.

Apps BlackBerry Android

·6 years ago

Melanoma Institute Australia and BlackBerry collaborating on security software trial

Melanoma Institute Australia and BlackBerry are collaborating as part of a security software trial to enable approved sharing of clinical data, reduce data leakage risk, improve patient outcomes, meet regulatory requirements and accelerate research efforts.

BlackBerry Connected

·6 years ago

BlackBerry Secure World Tour 2018 announced by BlackBerry

BlackBerry has announced details of a BlackBerry Secure World Tour 2018 covering North America, Europe, and Australia. The BlackBerry Secure World Tour 2018 is aimed at BlackBerry customers and Technology and Business leaders.

BlackBerry

·6 years ago

LastPass brings Android Oreo’s autofill feature

Popular password manager LastPass has finally received Android Oreo’s AutoFill feature. Moreover, accessibility-based autofill option is still available for older apps that don’t support the new implementation.

Apps Android

·6 years ago

NTT Security and ThreatQuotient team up to deliver Threat Intelligence Services

NTT Security, the specialised security company of NTT Group, has announced a partnership with ThreatQuotient to broaden its threat intelligence...

News

·6 years ago

BlackBerry releases February 2018 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry has today rolled out the February 2018 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.

Devices and OS Google BlackBerry Android

·6 years ago

Google releases February 2018 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the February 2018 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month or so. The February bulletin has two security patch levels .

Devices and OS Google Android

·6 years ago

Global Research Finds UK Corporate Networks Vulnerable to Cyberattacks

A10 Networks today launched new research examining the behaviour and attitudes of the workforce towards the use of business and personal apps and its impact on risk, security and corporate culture.

Opinion

·6 years ago

LG and Honeywell demo Automotive Cybersecurity Solution

Honeywell and LG have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a unique automotive software technology and infrastructure solution to address threats associated with the increase in vehicle connectivity technology.

Connected Automotive

·6 years ago

Carbon Black Announces Cb ThreatSight

Cb ThreatSight leverages the Cb Predictive Security Cloud (PSC) to deliver managed threat hunting services while empowering the entire Carbon Black ecosystem. Cb ThreatSight leverages the PSC to provide customers with a managed threat hunting service, which simplifies alert management .

News

·6 years ago

BlackBerry Exec: Security cannot be applied as a Band-Aid

Automakers and suppliers must make enhancing cybersecurity a key focus of their cultures if the connected, autonomous vehicles of the future are to be safe.

Opinion BlackBerry Connected Automotive

·6 years ago

BlackBerry releases January 2018 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry has today rolled out the January 2018 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.

Google BlackBerry Android Devices and OS

·6 years ago

Uber App Clone another Android malware targeting unsuspecting users

IT security researchers at Symantec have discovered malware that secretly spies upon Uber’s Android app and extracts private, sensitive data such as users’ passwords. This allows attackers to hijack accounts owned by Uber users and has been dubbed Android.Fakeapp.

Amazon Android

·6 years ago

Molex teams up with BlackBerry on an Automotive Network for Secure and Intelligent Vehicles

Molex announced today it has teamed up with BlackBerry on the development of a 10 Gbps Ethernet Automotive Networking platform designed to increase data bandwidth in intelligent connected vehicles.

BlackBerry Connected Automotive

·6 years ago

BlackBerry and Baidu team up for Baidu’s Self-Driving Platform

BlackBerry and Chinese firm Baidu announced today that the two companies will collaborate to accelerate the deployment of connected and autonomous vehicle technology for automotive OEMs and suppliers worldwide.

BlackBerry Connected Automotive China

·6 years ago

Google releases January 2018 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the January 2018 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month or so.

Google Android Devices and OS

·6 years ago

Monimove aims to improve credit management

A new corporate supply chain finance platform launches today, which aims to improve credit management and provide additional transparency, security and flexibility for banks and their corporate customers.

Financial

·6 years ago

BlackBerry releases December 2017 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry has today rolled out the December 2017 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.

Google BlackBerry Android Devices and OS

·6 years ago

Defendants Responsible for Creating “Mirai” and Clickfraud Botnet attacks plead guilty

Three hackers have pleaded guilty to their role in developing, spreading and using Mirai malware botnet to conduct large-scale Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks on some of the Internet’s most popular websites...

News US

·6 years ago

BlackBerry Outlines Framework to Secure Connected and Autonomous Vehicles

While the integration of technology and connectivity in automobiles greatly improves the driving experience, it also creates complex cybersecurity challenges for automakers.

BlackBerry Connected Automotive

·6 years ago

BlackBerry Secures Indonesia’s Oil and Gas Sector from Cyberthreats

BlackBerry today announced Saka Energi, a national oil and gas company in Indonesia, is deploying BlackBerry Unified Endpoint Manager (UEM), to increase operational efficiency

Samsung BlackBerry

·6 years ago

Google releases December 2017 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the December 2017 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month or so.

Google Android Devices and OS

·6 years ago

BlackBerry launches Crisis Communications Specialization program

BlackBerry today announced the launch of The Crisis Communications Specialization, a new opportunity for BlackBerry Solution Providers. The Crisis Communications Specialization is built on BlackBerry AtHoc

BlackBerry Connected

·6 years ago

Three Australian organizations join “The Melbourne Shield”

BlackBerry and Crisis Shield have announced that three leading Australian organizations have joined the partners' people safety initiative, 'The Melbourne Shield'.

BlackBerry Connected

·6 years ago

QIC boosts data security and workforce mobility with BlackBerry

BlackBerry has announced that Australian investment company QIC has deployed BlackBerry Workspaces, a secure collaboration solution that enables companies and their clients to safely share, protect and track sensitive information..

BlackBerry

·6 years ago

Uber concealed Huge Data Breach and paid Ransom to Hackers

Uber has confirmed that the company concealed a hack in 2016 that affected 57 million customers and drivers, and paid hackers $100,000 (£75,000) to delete the data.

UK News US

·6 years ago

BlackBerry Survey Finds Financial Industry Lacks Confidence Meeting Regulations

BlackBerry today announced findings that confirm a confidence gap exists between IT professionals and their ability to meet regulatory requirements for securing unstructured data such as emails, PDFs and other business files and documents.

BlackBerry

·6 years ago

PowWow Mobile Announces Integration with BlackBerry Dynamics Secure Enterprise Mobility Suite

PowWow Mobile today announced at the BlackBerry Security Summit, its integration with the BlackBerry Dynamics Secure Mobility Platform.

BlackBerry Apps US

·6 years ago

BlackBerry rolls out UEM 12.7 Maintenance Release 1 update

BlackBerry has rolled out a replacement for BlackBerry UEM 12.7 Maintenance Release 1 - UEM 12.7.1a. This release includes three issues that were initially found internally, and were then eventually found externally by some customers.

BlackBerry Android Apple

·6 years ago

BlackBerry releases November 2017 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry has today rolled out the November 2017 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.

Devices and OS Google BlackBerry Android

·6 years ago

Google releases November 2017 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the November 2017 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month or so.

Devices and OS Google Android

·6 years ago

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Note8 Enterprise Edition

Samsung today introduced the Galaxy Note8 Enterprise Edition, an Unlocked by Samsung Galaxy smartphone designed for the enterprise and SMB market.

Samsung Android Devices and OS US

·7 years ago

BlackBerry releases October 2017 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry has today rolled out the October 2017 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.

Google BlackBerry Android Devices and OS

·7 years ago

BlackBerry launches new cybersecurity consulting service enabling enterprise GDPR compliance

At the BlackBerry Security Summit in London today, BlackBerry launched a new cybersecurity consulting services aimed at enabling the enterprise General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance.

BlackBerry UK

·7 years ago

Accessing BBM Enterprise from multiple devices

One of the many features and enhancements of the new BBM Enterprise v1.2 is the implementation of Multiple points of presence (MPOP). This allows users to access their BBM Enterprise account from up to three devices simultaneously.

Tips

·7 years ago

BlackBerry to Present ‘The Intersection of the Connected Worker and the Internet of Things’ at Cyber Security Summit 2017

Chris Greco, Senior Director Solutions Development at BlackBerry, will present “The Intersection of the Connected Worker and the Internet of Things”

US BlackBerry

·7 years ago

BlackBerry First company to Support Purebred Across All Key Platforms

BlackBerry announced today it is first to support Purebred across all key platforms used by the Department of Defense (DoD) such as native iOS, Android, Android Enterprise, Samsung Knox, Windows 10 and BlackBerry 10.

BlackBerry

·7 years ago

Carbon Black and IBM Security Deliver Increased Visibility for SOCs to Accelerate Incident Response

Carbon Black today announced an expansion of its collaboration with IBM Security via further integrations between their respective portfolios of cybersecurity tools.

News

·7 years ago

BlackBerry continues to make Samsung Devices More Secure

BlackBerry announced today it continues to improve its SecuSUITE for Samsung Knox solution which provides highly secure mobile voice and data communication for Samsung smartphones and tablets.

News Samsung Google BlackBerry Android

·7 years ago

BlackBerry offering 4 free months of unlimited BBM Enterprise SDK

Back in February of this year, BlackBerry entered the CPaaS market with the introduction of the BBM Enterprise SDK, enabling developers to integrate secure messaging, voice and video capabilities into applications and services.

BlackBerry

·7 years ago

Google releases October 2017 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the October 2017 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month or so.

Google Android Devices and OS

·7 years ago

Bank of America chooses Microsoft Cloud to support digital transformation

As part of its digital transformation, Bank of America is turning to the Microsoft Cloud to help deliver new business efficiencies, support digital culture change and better meet customer needs.

US Microsoft

·7 years ago

BlackBerry and Tokyo Electron Device Partner to Provide QNX SDP in Japan

BlackBerry and Tokyo Electron Device Limited (TED) announced today they have signed a new sales and distribution agreement, which will provide device manufacturers in Japan with access to BlackBerry's QNX SDP 7.0

BlackBerry Connected Automotive

·7 years ago

BlackBerry and NTD to bring BlackBerry Branded Devices to China and more

BlackBerry today announced the company has signed its first BlackBerry Secure licensing deal with Yangzhou New Telecom Science and Technology Company (NTD), a Yangzhou and Beijing based electronics design firm.

BlackBerry Connected China

·7 years ago

San Francisco sues Equifax over massive data breach

Equifax is being sued by the city of San Francisco. City Attorney Dennis Herrera has filed a lawsuit in San Francisco Superior Court for “failing to protect the personal data of more than 15 million Californians,”.

US News

·7 years ago

BlackBerry Renews American Red Cross Partnership with AtHoc

BlackBerry today announced it has renewed its partnership with the American Red Cross, whereby BlackBerry will continue to donate its crisis communication solution, BlackBerry AtHoc

US BlackBerry

·7 years ago

VeloCloud Selected by Key Enterprise Accounts and Strategic Partners across Europe

VeloCloud Networks today announced that it continues to extend its global market leadership with accelerating growth in the European market.

UK News

·7 years ago

Learn to code using the BBM Enterprise SDK at BlackBerry Security Summit 2017

As we reported back in June, BlackBerry will be holding their 2017 Annual BlackBerry Security Summit event in London and New York to address the current situation and trends in secure enterprise mobility.

US BlackBerry UK Developers

·7 years ago

BlackBerry Delivers Day Zero Support for Apple iOS 11

BlackBerry announced today that the entire BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite has been updated to fully support Apple's newly launched iOS 11 mobile operating system.

Devices and OS BlackBerry Apple

·7 years ago

Equifax hack affecting millions in the US, UK and Canada

Credit rating company Equifax has revealed today that its databases had been hacked. In a statement, the company confessed that hackers managed to get access to some of its internal data in mid-May.

UK US Financial Canada

·7 years ago

Samsung Launches Mobile Security Rewards Program

Samsung today announced the launch of its inaugural Mobile Security Rewards Program, a new vulnerability rewards program which invites members of the security community to assess the integrity of Samsung’s mobile devices and associated software.

Samsung Android

·7 years ago

BlackBerry releases September 2017 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry has today rolled out the September 2017 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.

BlackBerry Android Devices and OS Google

·7 years ago

Google releases September 2017 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the September 2017 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month or so.

Google Android Devices and OS

·7 years ago

Hackers scrape information from 6 million Instagram accounts

A group of hackers have discovered, and used, an Instagram bug this week to scrape the phone numbers and email addresses of six million Instagram accounts. They are now selling that information online.

News

·7 years ago

BlackBerry achieves highest score again by Gartner for High-Security Mobility Management.

BlackBerry has announced that, for the second year running, the company has achieved the highest score in all six use cases of the Gartner Critical Capabilities for High-Security Mobility Management.

BlackBerry

·7 years ago

Mobile ransomware can now be created with no knowledge of programming or hacking required

The days when hackers had to write their own scripts and run exploits to gain access to the computers has all but gone as today, there are tons of free and premium Trojan Development Kits (TDKs) that can be used to create malware.

News China

·7 years ago

Zia Consulting and BlackBerry to Host Webinar on Secure File Synchronization and Sharing

Zia Consulting, a provider of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and Intelligent Document Capture business solutions, and BlackBerry will co-host a webinar on file security.

BlackBerry

·7 years ago

BlackBerry to license Secure Android OS to other manufacturers

BlackBerry Senior Vice President, General Manager, Mobility Solutions, Alex Thurber has revealed that the company is currently in talks with various global smartphone makers to provide its version of a secure Android operating system.

Google BlackBerry Android

·7 years ago

Google announces Chrome Enterprise

Google has announced a new suite of tools called Chrome Enterprise, giving companies a cost-effective solution that gives them the flexibility and control to keep their employees connected.

Google Android

·7 years ago

iOS 11 and the iPhone 8 will have an impact on enterprise businesses

Within the next few months Apple’s much anticipated iPhone 8 will hit the UK market. With iOS11 due to debut around the same time as the new iPhone launches, the timing of the new technologies and much rumoured features.

Apple Opinion Devices and OS

·7 years ago

Oreo is official name of Android 8

Google has revealed the name of Android 8, and it comes as no surprise that Android 8.0 is officially Oreo. Google has partnered with Nabisco, the owner of the Oreo brand, similar to the way they partnered with Nabisco rival Nestlé for Android 4.4 KitKat.

Devices and OS Google Android

·7 years ago

BlackBerry and Appdome Enable Codeless Integration of Secure Voice, Video and Messaging

BlackBerry and Appdome have announced they are enabling codeless integration of secure voice, video and messaging capabilities.

Developers BlackBerry

·7 years ago

BlackBerry releases August 2017 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry has today rolled out the August 2017 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.

Devices and OS Google BlackBerry Android

·7 years ago

BlackBerry UEM and Smart Glasses driving new level of business in Enterprise

The Internet of Things (IoT) is emerging as one of the most significant developments of our time. The Enterprise of Things is the range of IoT devices connecting to the enterprise that need to be secured, managed, and enabled by IT.

Connected Video BlackBerry

·7 years ago

BlackBerry teams up with Slack for BlackBerry UEM integration

BlackBerry has announced that they have teamed up with Slack to integrate BlackBerry UEM with Slack. Through their membership in AppConfig, BlackBerry has formed partnerships with many developers and organizations.

BlackBerry

·7 years ago

Appdome Joins AppConfig Community

Appdome has joined the AppConfig Community, re-affirming its ongoing commitment to a secure and efficient mobile industry. AppConfig’s best practice feature-set can now be automatically integrated in apps via the Appdome platform...

Apps Developers

·7 years ago

Google releases August 2017 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the August 2017 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month or so.

Devices and OS Google Android

·7 years ago

Healthcare Secure Messaging and Collaboration with BBM Enterprise

In this scenario using BBM Enterprise, you will see a common healthcare use case of communication and collaboration between an emergency department nurse and physician, a consult between an emergency department physician...

BlackBerry Video

·7 years ago

BlackBerry Worklife Data separates data used by corporate and personal applications

BlackBerry WorkLife Data automates eimbursements for employees by clearly separating data used by corporate and personal applications.

Apps BlackBerry Android

·7 years ago

BlackBerry Worklife Persona gives you a Separate Corporate Identity on Personal Devices

Part of BlackBerry Secure, BlackBerry WorkLife allows you to add a separate corporate line on personal devices without having to worry about compliance or user privacy.

BlackBerry Android Apps

·7 years ago

Google begins rollout of Google Play Protect

At Google I/O 2017, Google announced Google Play Protect, a new suite of services that will help secure your Android device with Google Play Services installed.

Google Android

·7 years ago

BlackBerry launches SecuSUITE for Government

BlackBerry announced today the company has expanded its cybersecurity offerings for the public sector to now include SecuSUITE® for Government, a multi-platform solution for end-to-end encryption of voice calls and text messages.

BlackBerry Apps US Canada

·7 years ago

The Melbourne Shield Post Event Video

Back in June, Briggs Communications partnered with BlackBerry's AtHoc to launch a mass incident alerting and communication solution for Melbourne's (Australia) major venues and organisations.

BlackBerry Connected Video

·7 years ago

BlackBerry Mobile launches new Business site

BlackBerry Mobile has announced the launch of a new business site where business customers can find out more information about the KEYone and future BlackBerry Mobile smartphones. The site will also highlight the companies..

BlackBerry Android

·7 years ago

Radware and Nokia team up to provide DDOS Attack Detection and Mitigation

Radware, a provider of cyber security and application delivery solutions, has announced that its OEM agreement with Nokia now includes Radware’s Attack Mitigation products.

Connected

·7 years ago

BlackBerry releases July 2017 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry have promised to deliver security patches on a monthly basis for their Android smartphones and so far they are keeping good on that promise. The company has today rolled out the July 2017 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices.

Devices and OS Google BlackBerry Android

·7 years ago

Google releases July 2017 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the July 2017 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month or so. The July bulletin has two security patch levels to provide Android partners with the flexibility to more quickly fix a subset of vulnerabilities...

Google Android Devices and OS

·7 years ago

BlackBerry to hold BlackBerry Security Summit 2017 in London and New York

BlackBerry will hold the 2017 Annual BlackBerry Security Summit event in London and New York to address the current situation and trends in secure enterprise mobility.

BlackBerry UK US

·7 years ago

BlackBerry AtHoc and Briggs Communication launch “The Melbourne Shield”

In Australia, Briggs Communications has partnered with BlackBerry's AtHoc to launch a mass incident alerting and communication solution for Melbourne's major venues and organisations; enabling them to communicate during a critical incident.

BlackBerry Connected

·7 years ago

BlackBerry QNX Launches QNX Hypervisor 2.0

BlackBerry is addressing safety and security, two of the most important factors for next-generation connected and autonomous vehicle software, with the launch of QNX Hypervisor 2.0.

Connected Automotive BlackBerry

·7 years ago

BlackBerry AtHoc Signs New Customers and Partners in Australia and New Zealand

BlackBerry today announced Bank of New Zealand (BNZ), one of the country's largest banks, is one of the latest customers in the region to deploy BlackBerry AtHoc, the company's secure crisis communications software.

BlackBerry

·7 years ago

BlackBerry Expands its CyberSecurity Services Reach via Allied World

BlackBerry announced today it is expanding its channels of distribution through a new initiative with Allied World Assurance. As part of the agreement, Allied World will provide its cyber policyholders with direct access to BlackBerry's cybersecurity expertise through an online self-assessment tool.

US BlackBerry

·7 years ago

BlackBerry releases April 2017 Android Security Update for BlackBerry Android devices

BlackBerry has today rolled out the April 2017 Android Security update to Android devices that have been purchased from ShopBlackBerry.com. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.

Devices and OS Google BlackBerry Android

·7 years ago

Google releases April 2017 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the April 2017 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin since March 6, 2017 or earlier.

Google Android Devices and OS

·7 years ago

Apple scores victory preventing banks from introducing their own mobile payment services on Apple devices

Apple has won a victory in its fight to prevent banks from introducing their own mobile payment services on Apple devices, as an Australian regulator barred lenders from bargaining collectively for access.

Google Apple

·7 years ago

BlackBerry Expands Licensing Strategy for the Enterprise of Things

As part of its continued commitment to secure the Enterprise of Things, BlackBerry today announced that it has expanded its licensing strategy beyond smartphones to secure additional endpoints.

BlackBerry Connected

·7 years ago

Samsung’s Biometric Technologies Bring Added Security and Convenience to the Galaxy S8

Consumers now have more choices than ever to protect the security of their devices and personal data thanks to advances in biometric technologies. The Galaxy S8 and S8+ provide strengthened security features and enhanced convenience.

Samsung Android

·7 years ago

Samsung unveils Galaxy S8 and S8+

Samsung have uncovered the latest iteration of their flagship series, the Galaxy S8 at the Unpacked event in New York. The S8 will come in two sizes, the 5.8-inch S8 and 6.2-inch S8+ and will feature a curved ‘infinity display’ formerly seen on the ‘edge’ models as standard.

Devices and OS Samsung Android

·7 years ago

Intelligence services must have access to encrypted messaging says Home Secretary

After the London terrorist attack this week, where Khalid Masood killed four people in Westminster, the home secretary has said that intelligence services must have access to encrypted messaging services.

News Google UK

·7 years ago

BlackBerry’s Athoc Receives FedRAMP Authorization

BlackBerry today announced its crisis communication software-as-a-service, BlackBerry AtHoc, has received Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Authorization.

US BlackBerry

·7 years ago

IBM Launches Blockchain as a Service

IBM has launched the first enterprise-strength Blockchain as a Service, based on The Linux Foundation's open source Hyperledger Fabric version 1.0. IBM Blockchain, which lets developers quickly establish highly secure blockchain networks on the IBM cloud

Google Financial Samsung

·7 years ago

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