Mobile SecurityiPhone and Android OS

iPhone Security Features Find my iPhone

Remote wipe

Automated back up at sync

Auto lock / passcode lock

Wipe after 10 failures

Ask to join WiFi

Tightly controlled applications

Current Issues November 2009, Only jailbroken phones with SSH app (unchanged

password) installed were affected, changed background to Rick Astley

February 2010, Over-the-air installation files in conjunction with faked security certificates make users vulnerable to installing malicious updates

Android Security Features Every application reports necessary services at installation

Lock code, without user set timer

User policed applications

Third party security services

Current Issues November 2008, Browser security flaw

October 2009, Malformed SMS could disconnect phone from network

October 2009, Malicious code in Dalvik VM could issue unauthorized restart of phone

January 2010, Flaw allowing circumvention of home screen lock