May 19, 2013

identity - News


Giesecke & Devrient Unveils “Mobile Security Card VE 2.0(MicroSD)”; Prevents Tapping

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MicroSD card is now not only serves as data storage. German technology company, Giesecke & Devrient (G & D) introduced the microSD card for mobile phones that can prevent wiretapping. The Mobile Security Card VE 2.0 contains a cryptocontroller which encrypts cell phone conversations and securely authenticates the user. Quoted from Cellular-news, VE on naming [...]

Apple’s Embedded SIM card-Europian carriers go on “war”

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While Apple hasn’t officially announced intentions to use an embedded SIM in its iPhone, some European carriers are already such a move could put too much control in Apple’s hands. Apple recently started working with the wireless security company Gemalto, whose programmable over the air SIM card solutions are used in big pilot projects for [...]