Mobile StrongBOX reviews

Although launched in january 2011 in Ovi store, Mobile StrongBOX got the attention of some reviewers on the web. Here are some of the reviews:

"Mobile StrongBOX has a user friendly interface, so it can be used by anyone, even though not all people have much experience with Symbian. This program allows you to fully customize templates, to erase imported files, it allows you to import / export multiple files or folders in one operation and also it provides an auto – lock function, a search function, multiple strongboxes, backup / restore and trash.

This program allows you to have your private information in your pocket, every time, anywhere if you only have a phone with Symbian OS.

Why is Mobile StrongBOX famous?

Mobile StrongBOX is famous because it allows you to have all the data you need, safe, in your pocket, on your mobile phone."

        Read more: http://download.famouswhy.com/mobile_strongbox/

"With this app, you can store passwords, PINs, credit card info, login credentials and much more Those secret SMS’s, MMS’s , files and folders can also be stored in the strongbox. You can copy/paste, make the application auto-lock and keep multiple strongboxes, your trash is also accessible from the app, delete the trash so that you can gain more memory.
If you wondering what type of encryption the Mobile StrongBox uses then here it is, 256-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryption for data and 1024-bit RSA encryption for keys.
Another thing wort knowing, this application also uses the strong public-key crypto-system which is especially optimized for smartphones. This application is worth more to download rather then the Kaspersky Mobile Internet app since there aren’t active viruses for the Symbian^3 OS."

        Read more: http://nokian8portal.com/turn-your-nokia-n8-into-a-mobile-strong-box/

 "Mobile StrongBOX is designed to transform mobile devices into a powerful mobile strongbox."
        Read more: http://www.software.symbianfile.com/2011/04/mobile-strongbox-encrypts-sensitive.html

Mobile StrongBOX on Nokia Oro, C7-00s and T7

Today, Nokia has just released the Nokia Oro. It’s a premium brand product that incorporates 18-carat gold plating, a sapphire crystal and leather from one of Scotland’s finest Caledonian herds. This gorgeous phone is intended for premium users; and premium users need premium security like Mobile StrongBOX. If you lose your phone, don't let others view your important private data. Use Mobile StrongBOX to encrypt all your data!

C7-00s and T7 will come in the near future! Mobile StrongBOX is compatible with these devices too!

ENISA - Mobile malware attacks & the security of app-stores: Agency analysis

The Agency (European Network and Information Security Agency) has made a brief analysis of a recent spate of malware attacks on smartphone platforms, and presents a new 'top-ten-risks' for smartphones list. 

Read the press release here:  http://www.enisa.europa.eu/media/news-items/mobile-malware-attacks-the-security-of-app-stores-agency-analysis

Constructing multiple strongboxes in version 2.41

If you want to construct multiple strongboxes in version 2.41, you must construct them in different locations, because otherwise the new one will overwrite the previous one! This issue is fixed and will be included in the next release!
If you have upgraded to the full version and you want to continue with your old data, please go to Settings->Options->Import strongbox. Select the root folder(named Strongbox) of your previous strongbox, hit 'OK' and select 'Save' from Options menu.

How to get help

The application has a detailed help section. To view help topics, please select 'Help' from main screen, the first page of the help section is displayed. To view ALL topics, please stay in help section and select 'Application topics' from 'Options' menu! That is the way Symbian help files work.

If you still have some questions about how to use Mobile StrongBOX, please mail me at mobilestrongbox@ovi.com or write your questions on this thread!

FamousWhy interview

FamousWhy.com have just published an interview with me. It can be read here: http://download.famouswhy.com/publisher/alin_coman/

Opening large video files in v2.41

With Mobile StrongBOX you can encrypt any file, including large videos. Also you can view the encrypted files direclty inside the app...  although for a large file, this will take some time for the file to be decrypted. In version 2.41 when opening such a large file directly from the app (not when exporting) the application seems to freeze, but actually DOES NOT freeze, it decrypts the large file and after some time (depending on the file's size) it will display the file! Because I hurried to publish the app on Ovi, I did not put this decryption proccess on a separate thread to be able to display a progress bar (like I did with import/export). Anyone who know Symbian programming knows that in order to display a progress bar on the screen and not to block the main thread, for a long time proccess, it must be implemented with active objects or separate threads( I prefer threads because of performance reasons).
This will be implemented in the next version!