Posted on 03/27/2014 10:42:28 PM PDT by This Just In
Russia has abandoned Apple's popular iPad tablet computers over security fears. Nikolai Nikiforov, Russia's telecommunications minister, announced the change at a news conference, according to Business Insider.
(Excerpt) Read more at techradar.com ...
http://www.cnet.com/news/russian-police-spy-on-peoples-mobile-data-to-catch-thieves/
A couple of discussions here ... :-) ...
Russian officials dump iPads over spy fears
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3137634/posts
Russian officials dump iPads over spy fears
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3137956/posts
Interesting, a South Korean company.
Will Russia now start cozying up to the SoKos, and help them make their “North Korea Problem” go away?
LOL ... if they were concerned about “security” they would keep their iPads. No ... this is a “political move” about Moscow not wanting to use an “American” company, and instead - pick a Korean one ... :-) ...
iOS 7 is a significant update, with serious implications for enterprise management and data security (don’t worry, all good).
The short version is that iOS is quite secure – far more than a general-purpose computer. But you need to understand Apple’s security philosophy to comprehend their design decisions and your integration options. Apple has a clear vision of the future for BYOD, and it is very different than the way most organizations have managed personal devices in the past.
This paper updates our guidance for iOS and includes a deep dive into iOS 7 security and management features. Special thanks to WatchDox for licensing this content so we can release it for free!
https://securosis.com/assets/library/reports/Defending-Data-on-iOS-v.2.pdf
Sorry about that, Star Traveler.
Thanks for the excellent info. We use Apple MacBookPro, iPod Touch, as well as Dell and Asus. We prefer the Apple products.
BTW, Windows 8 should have been called WindowsH8T
The Russian worry about something different - that Apple has left a backdoor for the American intellegence agencies. It's a completely different thing. When the Apple's products are globally widespread, including among possible terrorists, enemy spies and even foreign militaries, such a backdoor would be a great opportunity for the U.S. government agencies. Here's the motive.
The more the merrier ... :-) ...
I tend to think that if Russia were so concerned about spying that it would use tablets with no wifi or internet capability for anything that is really confidential.
Have to agree. We just got a W8 box for my wife to replace a XP. She hates it and so do I when I have to go fix it for her.
I am eying an iPad for my self. Been using a MacPro for about 10 years and I am beginning of be irritated by the lack of support and updates.
We own iPads. Love em. Although, I prefer the Mac.
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