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The importance of your Anonymity Online

Phil Morrison — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:34:43 +0000

The importance of your Anonymity Online

Since it’s a fact that almost everyone in the planet chooses to keep connected online, why is your anonymity so important then? Most of us are registered in multiple friend-connecting websites that are almost always viewed publicly, but did you know that, keeping your personal information online can have its repercussions, for these various reasons:

• Having your personal information online means that you’re more prone to cyber-stalking and this could put you as a target for system-infecting viruses.

• Sending emails without having a secure email means that your IP address could be sent to various spam websites that bombard your inbox with useless junk mail that can also contain viruses – look up secure email services to know more.

• Being registered to an online social-network without proper security measures or the right amount of anonymity means that your personal account can be hacked and altered often lead to public humiliation.

• Having a secure email can mean that your personal files saved inside your inbox can stay private and not be accessed by hackers that could simply delete or publicize it.

• Keeping your system secured is important if you’d also want to keep your peers protected. Without a secure email, hackers can also gain access to your friends or boss’s system more easily. And even if they are under a secure email service, hackers can make it seem like their virus is not a threat by using you as its disguise.

Most systems and devices – such as Blackberry and iPhone – have such system protecting options such as data encryption, voice encryption, wireless encryption that can protect their systems so it won’t take too much time on adjusting their option causing them to have more security against these online threats.

Keeping your anonymity online is the smartest way of promising yourself – and those around your online-circle – proper security. So don’t simply dismiss the idea that spamming your personal information online can have a chain reaction to your real life. There are even some cases where IP addresses have been hacked causing the user to give up all its personal information such as their credit card numbers, bank account digits and even passwords to their colleague’s accounts – all involuntarily and often not even noticed until it’s too late.
So if you’re looking for more ways on how to keep your online-life secured then you should start by the most basic means of communication online that is the most prone to these hackers – that is emails.

So it would be wise to look up on secure email services that can help you with this matter. Another way of ensuring full anonymity is to never leave files containing important data left online such as your inbox or your online storage system – so as to avoid being vulnerable.

Block the Bad from Your Blackberry

Phil Morrison — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 03:20:46 +0000

It is undeniably a fact that Blackberry is one of the most advanced smart phones for the tech-savvy and professional individuals alike. With its many features and applications, it is considered as one of the most in-demand mobile phones in the market today. With a computer-like technology built within this mobile device, information can be easily sent and received – internet connectivity, secure email service and other powerful mobile applications.

Shopping with your Blackberry phone is already the “in” thing nowadays as well. With this feature, important personal information is sent via wireless encryption. Although data encryption is assured, many bad elements are still doing their best to steal vital and sensitive personal information so how can we totally block the bad from our Blackberry phones? Read on.

Remember that personal information is automatically stored in your smart phone so you have to make sure you have deleted all information and have set the phone to the default setting before selling or giving your phone to someone else. Most of us are still not aware of the built-in security features within mobile phones so take the time to get familiar with all security features so you can maximize using its service and applications.

Some security features may have some flaws, especially when wi-fi feature is enabled. Always make sure you set a password for your mobile phone. Always turn on content protection in active settings so data encryption, voice encryption and wireless encryption are secured and private. Do this to protect your personal information and other classified information from being accessed without you knowing it?

Always get a secure email service and when using a mobile phone internet browser that will maximize your anonymity through highly secured wireless encryption.

Again, before you replace your phone, make sure your old smart phone has been cleared out of all the data you have entered like email login, password, credit card numbers, physical addresses and text messages that contain vital information. Set the phone to default on settings before selling it or giving it to someone else.

Look for a service provider that specializes in protecting computers, laptops and smart phones from unauthorized access. Turn off internet connectivity when not in use and when within a public wireless area, make sure you disconnect your phone from connecting when you are not surfing the net.

Blackberry phones are always a smart buy, but you have to make sure you learn its security features right away so you can maximize its use to your advantage – whatever purpose you may have. Connectivity is important but you should make sure the “bad” like viruses, and hackers are kept out. Besides, these mobile phones don’t come cheap so protect your investment.

Voice Encryption for Android Smartphone’s

Phil Morrison — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:16:23 +0000

We are delighted to announce that SlingMail has launched Cellcrypt Mobile™ for Android™, a version of its encrypted voice calling application that runs on Android devices operating over Wi-Fi, GSM and CDMA wireless networks.

Cellcrypt Mobile for Android, together with solutions for BlackBerry and Nokia, provides encrypted voice calling for off-the-shelf cell phones using government-certified security in an easy-to-use downloadable application that makes highly secure calling as easy as a normal phone call. It is a software-only solution that uses the IP data channel of cellular (2G, 3G, 4G), Wi-Fi™ and satellite networks and can be deployed to personnel anywhere in the world in as little as 10 minutes.

Key Benefits & Features for Cellcrypt Mobile for Android:

Security:
Strong en-to-end encryption
US Government FIPS 140-2 validated (cert number 1310)

Simplicity:
User-installable application that runs on Android smartphones
No specialist equipment required.
Intuitive user experience & integrates with device phonebook.

Performance:
Interoperability across and between leading smartphones and cellular networks
High call quality with low latency
It operates on all data-capable wireless networks.
International calling in over 200 countries
Secure calling to landlines with Cellcrypt Enterprise Gateway™ Try It Today.

With SlingMail support of Android, we are meeting the usability demands of a fast-growing user base whilst continuing to help organizations meet their operational security requirements. Cellcrypt Mobile for Android is available immediately on devices supporting Android 2.3 and is interoperable with Cellcrypt running on other devices such as Nokia and BlackBerry® smartphones.

If you have any questions or would like more information on Cellcrypt Mobile for Android, please contact your SlingMail Account Manager or email info@getslingmail.com

Voice Encryption for Android

Phil Morrison — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:08:52 +0000

Mobile Encryption launched today for the Android mobile device. Government-grade Voice Call Security on Commercial Off-the-shelf Smartphone. For more information email info@getslingmail.com

The Basics of iPhone Security

Phil Morrison — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 03:02:37 +0000

In this world that we live in where threats are coming from everywhere, we need to step up with our protection. If you’re an iPhone user, there are a number of things you can do to make sure that you’re in a sweet spot in securing the information and data that you keep in your device. In comparison with other Smartphone’s, the iPhone may not be as good as BlackBerry. However, when you follow these steps, your device security will be as good as any.

Before your mind jumps to bigger things like data encryption and secure email service, you have to start with the little steps. With the iPhone, that first small step is to enable the auto lock feature of your Smartphone. Even if it’s just a basic feature, it can do wonders for you. It locks your device automatically when the touch screen hasn’t been used for a certain span of time. This is your Smartphone’s first line o f defense against threats. You have the option to set the auto lock after a minute, two minutes up to five minutes.

Nope, we’re not going to voice encryption and wireless encryption yet. The second step for your iPhone security is to enable the password lock. It’s not enough that you’ve got the auto lock feature on. Everyone knows how to unlock a Smartphone. Just in case someone gets a hold of your device, they’ll have to punch in the right password first before they can get at your information. Turn this feature on by going to the iPhone settings and look for the password lock. If it’s not yet enabled, make it so.

In relation to secure email, if you make use of your iPhone for business, you can access your email the safest way when you go through the Microsoft exchange server. You can set this up when you make use of SSL or secure sockets layer on your device. Again, go to the settings and pick out mail, contacts and calendar. Choose an active email account and then go to the advanced settings. Scroll down and go to the Use SSL option. When you make sure that it’s on, you’ll have a better way to secure and protect your device. It also spawns the anonymity that you want and deserve with your iPhone.

As basic as these tips might seem, they’re actually your first line of defense against threats. There are many different threats that we have to face and cope with today and its best that you go with prevention than with repair. Through the auto lock, password lock and so on, you’re at your safest. It would give you the peace of mind that no one can take away any information from your iPhone.

How to Keep Information in Your BlackBerry Secure?

Phil Morrison — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 01:27:17 +0000

So far, we’ve achieved a great deal of interconnectedness with the technology that we have today. With things like the BlackBerry, it’s like you’re never far away from your loved ones and friends. The caveat about the interconnectedness we have from technology is that we are also interconnected with unscrupulous people. If you have a device, whether you just bought it or have had it for a time now, you have to keep it secure. Yes, it has already built a reputation as being the most secure device but there’s no harm in knowing about the techniques for increased anonymity and safety.

One of the best ways that you keep yourself safe when using the Blackberry is to go with data encryption. You have the tools in your device and all you need to do is enable them. From here, you’ll also be able to achieve wireless encryption. So let’s say you didn’t do anything to encrypt your data. Just go to options and pick security options. The right place for you to be the encryption section. If you don’t see the word enabled for encryption, enable it. Doing this, you’ll open up more options.

You can have control over your device memory when you can choose to put it at the strongest setting. You can include your contacts there as well as media files. If you’re looking for voice encryption, you can also do it in this page too. When you encrypt your media card, you’ll be able to secure email and other things because it could be removed and the data in it couldn’t be accessed in another device. Speaking of email, you’ll be able to strengthen the security when you subscribe to a secure email service.

You can always rely on your password for the security of your device, but if you haven’t tinkered with these settings yet, you need to enforce it with a password policy that will make it strict and strong. You start with the enable password protection and from there, you will be able to customize the number of password attempts, security timeout, and allow outgoing calls – even while the device is locked. You just have to be on your guard with your device so you can have peace of mind when storing personal information. Remember that crooked people are lurking in the dark pulling together a devious attempt to pry on your information.

No doubt, you’ll be filling your device with a mass of information. Follow these simple tips and you’ll have the best time with the interconnectedness that you have from technology. You’ll only be close to the ones you love and not strangers who mean you harm.

Protect your Android Smartphone from Threats

Phil Morrison — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 22:27:22 +0000

Protect Your Android Smartphone from Threats.

Android is one of the most popular smartphones in use today. As popular as it is, it’s on the other end of the spectrum in terms of security when you compare it against names like Blackberry. With the recent security scare on Android devices, you have to start fortifying your protection moves now. Here are just some of the things that one can do to rest easy that your information and anything you hold dear in your device is kept safe.

First of all, when it comes to having a secure email, wireless encryption and all that, these all start with the password. Yes, yes, you might be bothered that there are just too many passwords needed now but that’s just the way it goes. The more threats the more passwords you would need to make use of. If you want to be safe, you have to start inputting a password in your Android. Start with going to the setting’s menu. Under location and security settings, you’ll see a selection there for screen unlock security. This is where you’ll get the choices about your password. It’s going to depend on the device that you have.

In the name of secure email service and things like data encryption, you can choose among password options like the fingerprint lock, pattern lock, PIN lock or a password lock. If you don’t know where to start, you can actually get a great deal of protection when you go with the fingerprint lock first. It all sounds like James Bond right? After you’ve gotten over the excitement on this, you can put your trust on the password lock. Coming in third for your protection is the PIN lock and lastly, pattern lock.

You also have to make the best choice in keeping your data safe as well as going with voice encryption and getting the anonymity you want when you’re using your device. Of course, if you’re looking for apps on your device, it’s best to go to the official Android market. Hooking up with just any kind of site when downloading your apps, you’ll be opening yourself up to a number of threats like malware. Even if you have good antivirus software that’s installed on your device, some of the threats can still get through it. It’s better to be safe than sorry, so always make it a practice to download apps on your device’s official website.

From passwords to the right place for downloading mobile applications, you can make sure that your device receives utmost protection. Remember that you have a choice in strengthening the protection and security of your smartphone. This may sound like small things, but they can do wonders to keep you away from harms way.

We just launched a full line of encrypted products for your personal and business needs.

Phil Morrison — Wed, 11 May 2011 05:08:11 +0000

You can never be too safe in today’s world when it comes to securing your privacy. Someone could be recording, following and capturing your BBM, even listening to your every move for a few hundred dollars.

We’re not only talking about law enforcements but we’re talking about business partners, wife/husbands and even a competitor. Information is power and it’s your right to protect it.

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PGP email service (Communicate with other networks). We can apply PGP service to your personal BlackBerry if needed.

Encrypted Voice (BlackBerry, iPhone, Android, Nokia)

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All services are available today, if you want to learn more abou tthis exciting lineup, please email info@getslingmail.com or call @ 1-866-862-1516

Thank you for your time & looking forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

SlingMail
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Why Use Encryption?

Phil Morrison — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:46:40 +0000

As organizations and individuals have connected to the Internet in droves, many have begun eyeing its infrastructure as an inexpensive medium for wide-area and remote connections. The Internet is an international network consisting of individual computers and computer networks that are all interconnected by many paths. Unlike Local Area Networks where access is physically restricted to authorized users, the Internet is a public network and can be accessed by anyone.

Now more than ever, moving vast amounts of information quickly and safely across great distances is one of our most pressing needs. The basic idea of cryptography is to hide information from prying eyes. On the Internet this can be your credit card numbers, bank account information, health/social security information, or pseraonal correspondence with someone else.

History of Encryption
Encryption pre-dates the Internet by thousands of years. Looking back in history we find that Julius Caesar was an early user of cryptography. He sent messages to his troops in a simple but ingeneous method. A letter in the alphabet was replaced by one say 5 positions to the right. So, an “A” would be replaced by an “E”, “B” by “F” and so on. Hence RETURN would become VJYZVS. But as it can be seen, this cipher can be easily broken by either figuring out a pattern, by brute force or by getting ones hands on a plaintext and ciphertext combination to deduce the pattern.

Users of Encryption
A few decades ago, only governments and diplomats used encryption to secure sensitive information. Today, secure encryption on the Internet is the key to confidence for people wanting to protect their privacy, or doing business online. E-Commerce, secure messaging, and virtual private networks are just some of the applications that rely on encryption to ensure the safety of data. In many companies that have proprietary or sensitive information, field personnel are required to encrypt their entire laptops fearing that in the wrong hands this information could cause millions of dollars in damage.

SlingMail Instructional Video

Phil Morrison — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:45:04 +0000

SlingMail is happy to announce our new instructional video that was recently posted on YouTube. These videos will show an individual on you to activate there device onto SlingMail and how to send and receive an email in a secure manner.

Review our video at www.youtube.com/slingmail. Also, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/slingmail.

We welcome your comments.

Sincerely,

SlingMail