BlackBerry

Dave Hartley
12 Jun 2014

Fracking With Hybrid Mobile Applications

Dave Hartley's presentation explores the security implications of hybrid mobile applications across multiple platforms. The talk examines how hybrid apps combine web and native application features using frameworks like PhoneGap. It highlights security risks introduced by WebView and cross-platform development approaches that allow web code to access local device resources.

Alex Plaskett
3 Jun 2013

Is Blackberry Dead?

Alex Plaskett from MWR presented an overview of Blackberry 10's security features at the MWR Briefing in 2013. The presentation explored the mobile operating system's security capabilities and potential future. A PDF of the presentation is available for download.

1 Sep 2012

A Look at the BlackBerry OS as a Secure Platform for Third Party Applications

This article examines critical security vulnerabilities in the BlackBerry OS for third-party applications running in the BlackBerry Internet Service environment. Key security issues include unprotected data storage, insecure data transmission, and weak application sandboxing that could allow malicious apps to compromise device security. The study reveals multiple attack vectors such as database manipulation, input simulation, and unauthorized screenshots.