NSA Targeting Android Version Against Bad Apps

The National Security Agency has released a version of Android that features stricter-access control policies, according to InformationWeek.

Security Enhanced Android was designed to identify and address gaps in Android’s security regarding applications, including problems with malicious and bad apps. The project page says the new version will limit damage from bad apps.

NSA said the release…

Dell Partner’s Mobile Software Approved for Defense Agencies

The Defense Department last week approved Dell‘s version of Android 2.2 to access the department’s networks, and has now taken another step towards allowing employees to bring mobile devices into the workplace.

Mobile software firm Good Technology announced Wednesday that the Defense Information Systems Agency has approved the company’s “Secure Android”…

Baby Steps in Mobility: Pentagon OKs Dell-Only Android

The Defense Department is allowing a second mobile platform to access its networks, but it is not quite yet a “bring your own device” approach.

The Pentagon’s Security Technical Implementation Guide covers Dell’s version of Android 2.2, according to Stars and Stripes. This version is the only Pentagon-approved version. 

Dell’s Venue smartphone is…

IBM Adds Social Net Tools Ahead of Mobile Rush in Office

The “Bring Your Own Device” trend is all the rage at workplaces across the country and IBM unveiled new social networking and collaboration applications Wednesday to help employees get on the company’s secure enterprise networks.

IBM itself is also part of the BYOD trend, as previously covered here on The New New Internet. IBM said in its…

Could Bringing Own Device to Work Also Bring Hackers?

Federal employees who bring their own iPhones and Android devices to work may also bring a growing risk of hackers creating chaos, according to a forecast from M86 Security Labs.

The network security firm is expected to release its annual prediction of the top security threats to both businesses and government, according to…

More Androids Means More Malware According to McAfee

Android is the new major mobile malware target and Anonymous is the primary hacktivist in the third quarter, according to McAfee‘s research. The company saw a 37 percent increase in malware targeting Android devices since last quarter and is predicting that 2011 is well on its way to be the busiest malware year in history.

Hacktivism is less…

IBM Allowing Employees to ‘Bring Your Own Device’

IBM is allowing its employees to bring their own smartphones and tablets to work, IBM’s CTO for mobility told Computerworld.

Bill Bodin said that by the end of the year, 100,000 IBM employees will be able to connect their own devices to the company’s internal networks, with an additional 100,000 to come on board by the end of…

Verizon and VMware Form Partnership Giving Android Users One Device for Work and Home

Some Android users will be gaining additional features after an announcement confirmed Verizon and VMware are teaming up to commercially introduce VMware Horizon Mobile, which will enable Verizon Wireless business subscribers to use a single Android device for both professional and personal use.

VMware said Horizon Mobile will provide a simple way for IT departments to wirelessly provision, manage and de-provision…

Microsoft and Quanta Computer Inc. Sign Patent Agreement for Android, Chrome Platforms

Microsoft and Quanta Computer Inc. recently signed an agreement that will provide broad coverage under Microsoft’s patent portfolio for Quanta’s tablets, smartphones, and other consumer devices running Android or Chrome Platforms. Both firms indicated that Microsoft will receive royalties from Quanta under the agreement.

“We are pleased to have reached this agreement with Quanta, and…

Symantec Releases Findings on Android Malware Research

Symantec announced its publication of new research conducted by the firm titled, “Motivations of Recent Android Malware.” The report provides an analysis of the current monetizations schemes behind the malware targeting the Android mobile computing platform, as well as future schemes.

The report presented the top mobile malware monetization schemes observed by Symantec and includes premium rate number billing…