Tag: mobile technology

New mobile security suite offered by Trend Micro

| February 28, 2013

Mobile SecurityTrend Micro releases updated version of mobile security software

Trend Micro, a leading developer of mobile security solutions, has launched the latest version of its popular Trend Micro Mobile Security software. The latest version was inspired by the rising frequency of malware that specifically targets the Android platform as well as the privacy concerns that continue to plague Facebook and other social networking sites. As smartphones and tablets become more common, security is becoming a serious issue that has only recently been receiving significant attention.

New Android threats being discovered on a daily basis

According to Trend Micro, more than 350,000 unique malware applications targeting the Android platform have emerged throughout the world over the past year. These are only applications that security firms have discovered, Trend Micro suggests that there are at least one million malicious applications that have yet to be uncovered. Many of these applications are designed to steal a consumer’s personal information and use this information for some kind of gain.

Facebook information may be at risk of theft

Trend Micro notes that privacy concerns regarding social networking sites are also becoming a serious issue, especially among mobile consumers. According to the firm, approximately 680 million people access Facebook through their smartphone or tablet. Because many mobile devices do not have inherent security features, the information being shared with Facebook is not completely protected, putting this information at risk of theft and exploitation.

Trend Micro offers new mobile security tools to keep consumers safe

The Trend Micro Mobile Security software is designed to protect the Android platform and users of the Facebook mobile application. The software provides a fast scanning feature that can quickly and effectively root out malware that may have infected a user’s mobile device. It also helps Facebook users improve their privacy settings to make their information more secure through the social network. The new software is expected to be a major benefit for those that are concerned with mobile security and keeping their information free from the threat of exploitation.

Visa and ROAM set sights on mobile commerce

| February 27, 2013

Mobile Commerce Visa and ROAM partnerVisa making moves to expand mobile commerce

Visa has taken a strong interest in mobile commerce recently. The company has been working to broaden its horizons as the world of commerce evolves due to the proliferation of mobile technology. More consumers are relying on their smart phones and tablets to make purchases online as well as manage their various bank accounts. Some businesses, especially those in the retail sector, have found it difficult to keep up with consumers in the realm of mobile commerce, leading Visa to take steps to expand the availability of tools these businesses have to accommodate the needs of consumers.

Visa and ROAM team to make acceptance of mobile commerce easier for businesses

Visa has announced that it has entered into an agreement with ROAM, a leading mobile commerce provider. Through this new partnership, the two companies aims to expanding the reach of mobile commerce into new merchant categories. Visa plans to make adopting mobile commerce easier for businesses through making secure mobile payment acceptance solutions more available to them. ROAM is a leader in mobile payment acceptance technology and the company’s solutions are expected to be put to good use by Visa.

Commerce beginning to shift

Visa has an overarching goal of displacing cash payments. Traditional forms of currency have been the dominating force in commerce for as long as commerce has existed, but the advent of technology is beginning to cause a shift in the way people pay for products. Computers opened up the way for electronic purchases, something that Visa claims is significantly more secure and efficient for consumers. The popularity of mobile devices is accelerating this shift away from traditional forms of commerce, and Visa is positioning itself to ensure that mobile commerce becomes a very dominant economic force.

New partnership may help businesses  accommodate consumer demand

Businesses have shown extreme interest in adopting mobile commerce services, largely spurred by demand coming from consumers all over the world. It has been difficult for these businesses to accommodate this demand, however, due to the relatively few mobile commerce point-of-sale platforms available to them. The new partnership between Visa and ROAM may help solve this problem.