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