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Apple introduces new mobile security feature

| March 26, 2013

New Apple Mobile Security FeatureApple begins taking mobile security more seriously

Mobile security is becoming a more important issue, especially as consumers become more inclined toward mobile commerce and online shopping. Purchasing products through a mobile device is becoming more common, and the fact that smartphones and tablets are being used to traffic a large amount of financial information has not been ignored by malicious groups. In an effort to offer mroe protection to consumers, Apple has begun to take the issue of mobile security more seriously.

New security feature unveiled for iCloud and Apple ID

Apple has announced a new level of security to its iCloud and Apple ID platforms. A new, two-step verification measure has been introduced to both platforms. This measure is meant to verify the identity of a consumer and allow them to sign into their online accounts more securely. This verification will require another Apple device in order to work, however, which may create some tension between consumers and Apple.

Security feature available to those with multiple Apple devices

The new mobile security method sends a verification code to a consumer’s mobile device if they are trying to access their online account from another device. Apple suggests that this extra layer of security makes it more difficult for malicious parties to exploit a consumers information, but consumers will have to have more than one Apple device in order to benefit from this new security measure. Those without two, or more, devices from Apple will not be able to benefit from this new feature. Apple suggests that many of its loyal customers tend to have both an iPhone and an iPad, making the feature widely available.

Apple continues to work to protect consumer information

Mobile security continues to be a strong focus for Apple as the company continues to contend with malicious groups that seek the exploit the information of consumers. As mobile commerce becomes more popular, smartphones and tablets are becoming increasingly attractive targets for these groups. Apple’s new mobile security feature may help mitigate instances of exploitation and identity theft and help keep consumers information safe from exploitation.

JMango teams with paythru to expand mobile commerce

| March 4, 2013

Mobile Commerce PartnershipCompanies join together to provide better mobile commerce services

JMango, a leading mobile solution firm, has teamed with mobile commerce specialist paythru to create a new mobile payment solution. Both companies have witnessed the rise in popularity of mobile commerce and have begun to see high demand from consumers for new, more efficient mobile payment services. The companies have joined together to share their technology and develop a new system that will meet the needs of consumers worldwide and expand the availability of mobile commerce.

paythru to use 360 Mobile Development Platform from JMango

Per the partnership, paythru will be able to make use of the 360 Mobile Development Platform from JMango. The platform allows for mobile applications to be developed and deployed for all major mobile operating systems. Applications can be attuned to these operating systems with a single line of coding, making the programming process more streamlined. The platform also allows applications to adhere to the strict standards that exist in the payment industry, allowing them to be more secure when used for mobile commerce.

Security continues to be a top concern for consumers

Security is a major concern when it comes to mobile commerce. Mobile devices are beginning to traffic a large amount of financial information on a daily basis. This makes these mobile devices very attractive targets for hackers, whom can easily exploit this information if mobile commerce applications are not adequately protected. Security has been one of the major reasons many consumers choose not to participate in mobile commerce, especially with some security firms suggesting that the number of mobile attacks will be on the rise for the foreseeable future.

JMango touts security measures of development platform

JMango has made an effort to improve the security of its development platform in order to address many of the issues that face mobile commerce. The firm suggests that the platform boasts of the toughest security measures available in the mobile space, allowing app developers to produce highly secure software that can protect the financial information of consumers.