Identity Management Systems, Logical and Physical Access, Convergence

Mobile users more susceptible to phishing, says Gemalto

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Mobile users should learn to be more aware of phishing scams, says Sashidhar Thothadri, regional sales manager of South East Asia and India for Gemalto, in mydigitalfc.com.

Thothadri contends that because mobile phones are powered on for long periods of time and their screens are small, the fraud is more difficult to spot.


Problems with phishing could impact the mobile payments market because both companies and consumers are wary of security concerns. Gemalto says the SIM card is the best place for mobile security, and more options can be added to it to enhance the level of security within a mobile device.

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Japanese teleco KDDI has selected Gemalto to help roll out NFC services to KDDI’s 34 million subscribers.

According to Gemalto, the company is providing KDDI with its Allynis Trusted Service Manager (TSM) software and UpTeq NFC high-end security device to aid in the deployment of multiple contactless services ranging from mobile payments, transit ticketing, e-driver’s licenses and smart posters.

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Telecom NZ, Auckland Transport and Thales have announced plans to start trialling a mobile wallet system across Auckland, New Zealand’s public transportation network starting this May.

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Gemalto announced it has been appointed by Oman Information Technology Authority (ITA) as prime contractor to secure the country’s eGovernment services. The full solution encompasses strong authentication and digital signature using the eID card, as well as mobile authentication using a mobile handset.

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Samsung and Visa are providing their sponsored athletes and trialists at the London 2012 Olympic Games with special edition Samsung Galaxy S III handsets equipped with Visa’s payWave NFC payments application.

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