Category: Mobile Security

Mobile security becoming more serious with online companies

| March 5, 2013

Mobile Security onlineCompanies begin to consider mobile security a priority

Privacy has become more than a regulatory measure that online companies must wrangle with on a daily basis. As consumers begin to favor their mobile devices more, privacy has become a major concern for them, especially when it comes to mobile marketing and mobile security. Online companies are now fighting to prove that their privacy measures are much more comprehensive than those coming from their competitors, all in a bid to ensure that consumers have control over the data they share with the business world.

Mozilla takes steps to protect privacy

Many companies are adopting a very firm stance on the issue of privacy. Such is the case with Mozilla, which holds a very strong presence in the web browser market. Mozilla has announced that it will allow users of its Firefox browser to completely disable all third-party tracking methods in order to provide them with more security while online. This extends to the company’s recently unveiled mobile operating system, which could have major implications for the world of mobile marketing and mobile security.

Apple and Facebook look to improve mobile security

Mozilla is not alone in its enthusiasm concerning mobile security. Apple has begun requiring application on its popular App Store to receive permission from consumers before collecting geographic information and other data. Facebook, which has long been plagued by accusations of carelessness when it comes to privacy, has also been making moves to become more secure for users. The social network is currently working on a variety of privacy tools, one of which keeps a user’s personal data stored on a cloud network.

Government interest spurs action on mobile security

Much of the enthusiasm concerning mobile security may be due to the fact that the U.S. government is beginning to force companies to take the matter more seriously. The Federal Communications Commission recently introduced new regulations that require applications to inform their users that personal information is being collected. Demand for better privacy and mobile security measures has also been on the rise among consumers, forcing companies to take more considerations when it comes to protecting information.

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.