GoTrusted.com Announces New Internet Security Service for Apple iPhone Users
Thursday, August 2, 2007
GoTrusted.com today launched a new service to secure Wi-Fi and Edge
based Internet connections for Apple iPhone users. The new service
protects iPhones from vulnerabilities exploited over insecure networks
and encrypts all of the iPhone’s Internet traffic. The service
is initially offered free to try for all iPhone users.
GoTrusted’s new security service announcement coincides with
a planned disclosure at the Blackhat 2007 Vegas conference of iPhone
vulnerabilities that can be exploited over insecure Internet connections. “The
Apple iPhone is basically a mini-computer with a full suite of Internet
enabled applications, it’s not a surprise that some sort of
vulnerability is going to be found when using an insecure Internet
connection,” said David Lonardo, president of GoTrusted. “iPhone
users should be taking similar precautions that a laptop user should
be taking when using wireless Internet access. Even using a secure
access point does not mean that your traffic cannot be intercepted
further down the line of the local Internet connection, such as
at the local router. That’s where using GoTrusted’s
new iPhone security service provides protection, regardless of the
network used, with or without passwords.” David adds, “iPhones
using GoTrusted’s security service would not be vulnerable
to the new exploit being disclosed today, whether the iPhone is
patched or not with any updates from Apple. It also protects users
going forward from unknown vulnerabilities.”
The new generation of smart phones brings up additional
security concerns that go beyond the latest discovered vulnerability. “iPhone
users are usually doing something a little more complex than sending
a simple ‘What are you doing?’ text message when they
use the network. That’s why securing network traffic is more
important for iPhones, or smart phones in general,” David
continued. “Our service keeps what the user is browsing, searching,
their email and other network traffic private and secure. It’s
completely scrambled before it leaves the iPhone. Our service prevents
email, for example, flying in clear text for miles around when using
your iPhone on an open Wi-Fi access point. This gives the user a
bit more piece of mind and allows a wider selection of Internet
connectivity without the worry.”
In addition to being available for the iPhone, GoTrusted.com’s
Internet security services are also available for Windows users
by downloading their GoTrusted Secure Tunnel software. Apple iPhone
users can sign up for the free trial by going to www.GoTrusted.com.
To obtain more information about GoTrusted, the new iPhone security
service or GoTrusted Secure Tunnel software, email press@gotrusted.com or visit www.GoTrusted.com.
About GoTrusted
GoTrusted’s goal is to provide easy to use and accessible
encryption methods to the general public. We fill the need for privacy,
security and availability to end-users who connect to the Internet
by using a third-party’s wireless 'hotspot' (such as airports
and cafes) or wired connection (such as hotels). GoTrusted does
this without encumbering the customer with the complexities of the
back-end database, authentication, networking and encryption infrastructure.
GoTrusted uses high-speed, physically secure and HIPAA compliant
site connections to the Internet to terminate our secure tunnels.
GoTrusted is a privately held company headquartered in Miami, FL.
If you would like to find out more about GoTrusted contact press@gotrusted.com.
Apple and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Edge is a trademark of AT&T.
Windows, XP and Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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