Security, Software for Smartphones

InSSIDer 3.0.6.42 Open Source

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(15)

Security > Sniffers

Displays information about the WLANs available in your environment, such as their SSID, MAC address, channel, encryption and signal strength. Offers GPS support. Android version available on Google Play.

04/05/13, Update

WinPcap 4.1.3 Free

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Security > Sniffers

Windows driver and packet capture library for logging network packets. Required by Wireshark and Nmap.

09/03/13, Update

NCP Secure Entry 9.31.104 Trial

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Networking & Servers > Infrastructure > Tunneling/VPN

Client for communicating with any IPSec gateway (compatibility list available at http://www.ncp.de). Includes a personal firewall. Separate versions available for Pocket PCs, smartphones and Symbian devices.

24/01/13, Update

Kessnux Passwort-Generator 1.1 Open Source

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(2)

JavaScript based password generator which allows the user to select uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and special characters, password length and exclude the I, l, O, 0 and o characters. Fast and secure download from The H

15/12/12, Update

BoxCryptor 1.5 Free

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(6)

Transparently embeds a Dropbox directory as a drive in Windows and encodes files stored there according to the AES 256 standard. Works with individual files and decrypts these by reading them in real time so that they can be used as unencrypted files. The free version is restricted to 2GB.

07/12/12, Update

OI Safe 1.4.1 Free

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Uses AES encryption to store passwords and other personal data securely on Android smartphones.

12/11/12, Update

1Password 3.9.6 Trial

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Comprehensive password manager for Macs that saves all passwords as an encrypted file and allows login credentials to be exchanged between common web browsers. According to the developer, it can also generate more secure passwords. A Windows version is also available, as is an iOS app.

03/08/12, Update

stunnel 4.53 Free

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Enables servers, such as POP3, IMAP and SMTP, which are usually unencrypted, to be protected using SSL.

13/06/12, Update

MYAndroid Protection 4.6.12.68 Trial

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Security > Antivirus

Extensive security software for Android devices. Offers (among others) functions for virus protection, privacy control, data backup and recovery, performance optimisation as well as protection against theft and loss. Also protects email and SMS folders from spam messages. Developer web site currently unavailable.

13/03/12, Update

Nessus 5.0 Free

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Security > Sniffers

Security scanner suite for client and server. Find out more about version 4.2 at The H.

16/02/12, Update

Science & Technology > Simulation

Enigma-Simulation in Javascript/HTML 2.0 Open Source

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Simulates 12 models of the cipher machine Enigma, as well as the Enigma Uhr on an HTML site with Javascript. Offers a total of 42 rotors, ten reflectors, three stators, two extra wheels and two drive mechanisms, which can be put in any combination. Includes the same adjustment capabilities as the original, switchable plugboard, with auto-verification and a monitor displaying the signal path.

01/11/11, Update

Antivirus Pro Commercial

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Security > Antivirus

Comprehensive anti-virus software for Android devices that includes automatic scans and theft protection by locking the telephone. In contrast to anti-virus free, the pro version provides real-time SMS protection and VIP support, and doesn’t display any ads.

03/06/11

KeePassPPC (KeePassSD) 1.19b Open Source

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Mobile version of KeePass for use on Pocket PCs, for storing sensitive data in an encrypted database; the encrypted data files can be used on any platform.

12/09/10

FreeOTFE 5.21 Open Source

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Creates one or more virtual disk drives the data on which is automatically encrypted before being saved. Can also be started from a USB stick so doesn’t require installation. The data can also be read in Linux systems by means of dm-crypt.

08/02/10, Update

Mobile, Fax & Co. > Mobile Software

Theft Aware 2.0 Trial

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Theft and data protection for mobile phones that enables you to operate your mobile remotely by SMS and to lock all its functions. After the SIM card has been swapped out, the software secretly sends the new telephone number to previously defined phone numbers. If your phone is GPS-enabled, it can also tell you its exact location. Fast and secure download from The H

22/01/10

Hotspot Shield Adware

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Ensures your internet connection remains encrypted when surfing using public WLAN hotspots and prevents it being eavesdropped on by outsiders, by setting up a VPN connection to the manufacturer’s internet gateway. Also available as an iOS version.

04/12/09

Mobile, Fax & Co. > Mobile Software

Norton Mobile Security Trial

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Real-time protection tool for Android smartphones. The anti-virus protection shields the mobile device against attacks from viruses or mobile spyware, the firewall prevents hackers from being able to infiltrate the device and the data encryption software protects data from unauthorised access. An SMS spam filter is also included. The technology is based on that of the well-known Norton products.

27/08/09

K9 Web Protection Free

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Security > Child Protection

Parental control and internet filter software. Categorises and blocks web sites. Free for home use. Installation requires registration with the manufacturer. Also available as an iOS version from the iTunes Store.

08/11/07