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 Blackjacking: Security Threats to BlackBerry Devices, PDAs, and Cell Phones in the Enterprise

 

Published by: WILEY
Author: Hoffman, Daniel V.
Number of pages: 292
Group: PDAs
ISBN: 0470127546/9780470127544
User level: Intermediate/Advance
Objective: Reference
Date Published: May 2007
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Is someone waiting to pick off your BlackBerry?


Today, it is almost impossible to do business without a cell phone and a BlackBerry or PDA. These devices are a lifeline for companies large and small. And nobody knows this better than a hacker.

Traditionally, security for mobile devices—which are essentially portable computers loaded with sensitive corporate and client information—has had low priority. Now, a certified ethical hacker explains why this must change and how to change it. Packed with sobering examples of actual attacks, this book shows you how to mount your counterattack.



  • Understand each type of mobile device and the nature of the threat to each


  • Recognize and implement a strong security strategy



  • Identify specific threats to BlackBerry devices



  • Learn from analysis of actual exploits



  • Be able to anticipate future forms of attack



  • See how hackers create and modify their assaults



  • Defend against physical compromise and contamination from PC or LAN connectivity