SMobile Systems has released ContactCrypt 1.6, a new security software application that encrypts personal and business data including contact names, home addresses, account numbers, phone numbers, e-mail addresses and other data stored in the contacts section of the iPhone.
SMobile Systems claims that ContactCrypt is the first third-party security application on the App Store to protect and encrypt core components of the iPhone operating system itself.
Daniel Hoffman, chief technology officer of SMobile Systems, said: With the recent attention iPhone vulnerabilities have received, it has become clear that third-party security expertise is needed to truly secure these devices. We are pleased that enterprise and consumer iPhone users finally have the option to augment core security components on their devices.
The company said that in conjunction with the release of ContactCrypt, its Global Threat Center has released a forensic analysis of iPhone 3GS encryption and ContactCrypt.
Neil Book, president of SMobile Systems, said: The release of such a popular and innovative device like the iPhone with its superior connectivity and increased functionality makes it a prime target for loss and theft. ContactCrypt has been developed to help iPhone consumers keep their personal and business information safe.
