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London, 9 May 2013 – AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile security, today reveals a growing web text phishing scam targeted at consumers in Western Europe. As part of the company’s Ongoing Threat Analysis (OTA), which reports on global mobile security threats, it has uncovered a sophisticated scam where European subscribers were tricked into giving their operator portal login information, allowing scammers to send thousands of costly international messages containing spam from their accounts. AdaptiveMobile tracked the first instance of this attack 18 months ago and the threats lab has monitored a steady increase since.

BARCELONA, Feb. 27, 2013 – Syniverse and AdaptiveMobile today announced they have been jointly recognized with the GSMA Global Mobile Award for Best Mobile Safeguard and Security Service at Mobile World Congress 2013. The award recognizes Messaging Trust, a mobile security solution developed by Syniverse and AdaptiveMobile to protect end users from advanced SMS spam and fraud threats, thus helping mobile service providers deliver high-quality end-user experiences.

Barcelona, 26th February 2013 – Industry leaders including AdaptiveMobile, the world leaders in mobile security, Verizon, PCCW, Syniverse and PhonepayPlus, the UK regulator for premium rate services, yesterday called for greater collaboration across the industry to tackle the rising numbers of mobile threats crossing international and technology borders. Attendees at the Mobile World Congress Mobile Security Forum unilaterally agreed the need for greater collaboration and stronger measures to combat mobile attacks which no longer respect international boundaries, including malware, spam and viruses.

Barcelona, MWC, 25 February 2013 – AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile security, now protects more than 137 million US smartphone users, which equals more than half of all smartphone users in the country.1 U.S. smartphone users are facing threats that are compound and cross-border, and include malware, viruses, SMS spam, and attacks on applications and mobile social media. The Company made the announcement at the start of Mobile World Congress, where it is hosting a panel on ‘Protecting the Borderless Network’ with speakers including Verizon, PCCW and Syniverse.

Barcelona, 20th February 2013 – New global compound threats, combining multiple attack vectors such as SMS and malware, will be unveiled by AdaptiveMobile at this year’s Mobile Security Forum at Mobile World Congress. The world leader in mobile security, will be hosting a session that will bring together a panel of industry experts to discuss how to work together to tackle these threats.

London, 7th February 2013 – AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile security, today uncovers a new mobile malware threat originating in Russia that is spreading across the globe. As part of AdaptiveMobile’s Ongoing Threat Analysis (OTA) which reports on global mobile security threats, the company has uncovered a series of scams first appearing in Russia, and now being seen across the globe, which involve criminals profiting by sending out text messages with web links to mobile malware.

London, 16 January, 2013 – AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile security, today sheds light on the extent of a new global SMS spam threat that may soon be coming to the UK. According to AdaptiveMobile’s Ongoing Threat Analysis (OTA) which examines mobile security threats from around the world, UK consumers should to be on the lookout for fraudulent spam texts informing them they have won a free Apple product such an iPad, iPhone or MacBook.

London, 22nd November 2012 – A staggering 148.43 million spam texts are received by GB consumers every month, according to AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile security. The YouGov online study of over 1,000 consumers who had received text message spam found that it was rated the most annoying form of spam (41%) ahead of email (36%) and physical junk mail (17%).

London, 17 October, 2012 – AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile security, today announces five SMS spam campaigns that are plaguing UK mobile phone users in 2012. Text messages offering thousands of pounds to consumers because of mis-sold Payment Protection Insurance scored the highest on AdaptiveMobile’s Ongoing Threat Analysis (OTA) which rates the impact of spam text messages by sector. The report highlights the need for operators to continue to focus on keeping the SMS channel clean to protect users from unwanted messages.

London, 23 August, 2012 – AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile security, today dispels some of the myths regarding the recent iPhone SMS vulnerability which could allow scammers to ‘spoof’ the sender of a text message, allowing them to pose as a known friend or contact. Whilst mobile operators have recently come under fire for this exploit, AdaptiveMobile argues that the source of the problem is the handset, not the network.

London, 3rd August, 2012 – AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile security, today reveals a growing concern for operators and consumers. According to AdaptiveMobile’s Ongoing Threat Analysis (OTA) there has been a sharp increase in the number of battery saver apps designed to fraudulently bill users once downloaded. With the smartphone revolution gripping businesses and consumers alike, smartphone users should ensure that they are savvy about the latest threats to avoid fraud. Operators also need to respond to this threat, protecting and educating users to keep them informed if they are to retain trust and minimise churn.

London, 24th July 2012 – Parents want services from operators to safeguard their children online and would be willing to pay an additional £5 a month for protection against inappropriate content, sexting and cyberbullying, according to AdaptiveMobile’s latest Global Security Insights for Mobile report, GSIM V.

London - 27 June 2012 - Parents have limited power over their children’s smartphone usage, with 55% believing they have the least control over mobiles, compared to gaming devices and laptops, according to AdaptiveMobile research. With 65% concerned that their children are unprotected from mobile threats including cyberbullying, sexting and viewing inappropriate content, this lack of control indicates a huge headache for parents.

London 24 May 2012 - AdaptiveMobile expands presence in region to support mobile operators working to protect subscribers. With cellular subscriptions doubling every four years and smartphone adoption increasing steadily, mobile operators are realising now that they must adapt their approach and tackle security if they are to maintain trust and increase revenue.

CTIA, New Orleans -- May 8, 2012 – AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile security, has identified areas of security weaknesses on LTE networks due in part to the rapid proliferation of devices and traffic. The company has published a white paper on LTE Security, analyzing the major weaknesses on the network, with applications and among legacy systems. Ironically, it is the benefits associated with LTE – the increased speeds and ability to handle high volumes of data -- that leave mobile operators, consumers and enterprises vulnerable to LTE threats that will be wider and deeper than those seen previously.

London, 26 April, 2012 – AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile security, today reveals that 83% of consumers would change their operator if their privacy was compromised. According to AdaptiveMobile’s third Global Security Insights in Mobile report, polling 1024 consumers, eight out of ten consumers feel extremely strongly about security, representing both an opportunity and a threat for operators today. However, the public is also willing to invest in good security, with 75% willing to pay more to gain privacy-protected apps.

DALLAS, TX. April 11, 2012 - AdaptiveMobile -- the world leader in mobile security, which protects more than 800 million mobile subscribers globally -- today announced that former Nokia Siemens and Oracle executive Cody Bowman has joined the company as the General Manager for the Americas. In this role, Bowman will oversee the company’s exponential growth in the region, including rapid customer and partner expansion.

Barcelona, 28th February, 2012 – AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile security today announces the enhancement of its Network Protection Platform+ (NPP+) with improved spam and rogue app protection. Release 4.1 includes the ability to automatically update security signatures from the AdaptiveMobile Security Centre, allowing operators to proactively protect subscribers rather than relying on them to report problems.

Barcelona, 27th February, 2012 – AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile security today reveals that machine to machine (M2M) technology is on the verge of widespread adoption, with 10% of UK residents already using it regularly and 54% expecting their phone to talk to, unlock and start their car by 2015. While awareness is high, however, so too is concern over security, with 86% of respondents stating that they see risks associated with M2M technology. AdaptiveMobile will be demonstrating the reality of these threats at Mobile World Congress, with the remote hacking and unlocking of a front door via a mobile phone.

Dublin, Ireland 7th February 2012 – AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile security, today announces the launch of its Parental Controls app to mark Safer Internet Day. Safer Internet Day is organised by Insafe to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones. With global mobile phone penetration nearing 78%, and mobile internet fast overtaking traditional ‘fixed’ internet in continents such as Africa, it is imperative that young consumers are protected from threats such cyberbullying and harmful content, and this solution has been developed to answer this challenge.

Dublin, Ireland 8th December 2011 - AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile security, today announces the launch of its next generation multi-bearer Network Protection Platform(NPP), offering new security capabilities for hosted corporate offerings, secure machine to machine services and dynamic network-wide visibility of real-time threats affecting subscribers, delivering up to 300% increased return on hardware investment. AdaptiveMobile’s NPP will enable mobile and fixed operators throughout the world to ensure their customers have an enhanced level of protection from the ever-changing mobile security risks associated with the rising popularity of smartphones, tablet and other 3G-connected devices.

Lagos, Nigeria 9th November 2011 - AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile security has successfully completed a mobile content filtering, anti-spam and anti-virus protection project with MTN Nigeria, enabling the operator to protect its network and subscribers from undesired mobile content through mobile handsets and mobile data-enabled PCs. The AdaptiveMobile Network Protection Platform is reducing network load, protecting the operator’s IP reputation from the growing threat of spam-related IP blacklisting and is reducing customer complaints.

London, 8th November, 2011 - AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile security today reveals that 75% of the public may be giving away their physical location when downloading smartphone applications. According to AdaptiveMobile’s third Global Security Insights in Mobile report, polling 1024 consumers, 69% of smartphone users are adamant that such privacy breaches are totally unacceptable, yet three quarters fail to read the terms and conditions, which include access to data such as their physical location.

Kuwait, 18th October, 2011 - AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile security is today announcing that VIVA, Kuwait’s most advanced mobile operator has implemented AdaptiveMobile’s Network Protection Platform which includes a call screening solution across its network of subscribers. The technology protects subscribers’ privacy by screening and controlling voice and video calls, SMS and MMS messages according to user preferences.

Boston, MA and Dublin, Ireland (October 4, 2011) - Allot Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT), a leading supplier of service optimization and revenue generation solutions for fixed and mobile broadband service providers worldwide and AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile security, announced today a joint solution that is designed to enable operators to deliver Parental Control and Malware protection as a value-added subscriber service. The solution, based on Allot Service Gateway and AdaptiveMobile’s Network Protection Platform has already been selected by a Tier-1 operator in EMEA.

AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile security, today announced results from a survey examining mobile-threat awareness among 2000 US smartphone users and the expectations consumers are placing upon mobile operators to provide a safe mobile experience. The report finds that for the first time in history, data security is more important to US cell phone users than call quality, with 68% citing keeping information secure as the most important carrier function vs. 52% for service quality / reliability.

AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile security, is today announcing a partnership with Tekelec, the mobile broadband solutions company, to extend the reach of AdaptiveMobile’s SMS filtering and Parental Control solutions and enhance Tekelec’s SMS Firewall.

AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile security, is today announcing the launch of a new SMS spam reporting service designed to enable consumers to report and protect themselves against mobile spam. A simple smartphone application can now be made available via an operator’s portal, which will help a subscriber manage their own SMS inbox and remove, block and report unwanted SMS messages. The simple one-click reporting mechanism will make spam much easier to report and provide operators with more actionable information as to how best to protect their subscribers.

Oracle has today announced that AdaptiveMobile, a Gold-level partner in the Oracle PartnerNetwork, has embedded Oracle Berkeley DB within its Network Protection Platform, designed to help mobile operators and service providers better protect their subscribers from viruses, spam, malware, fraud and inappropriate content.

Mobile network protection platform now allows operators to provide consumers with handset applications to report mobile spam, manage their privacy and personal data, and be protected against new threats.

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AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile security is pleased to announce that following the success of last year’s show, we will be once again exhibiting at the forthcoming GSM>3G Middle East event in Dubai.

With parents’ growing concerns about their children’s safety when accessing the web, compounded recently by Ofcom reporting that a quarter of primary school age children have profiles on social networking sites such as Facebook and Bebo, a new report published yesterday by Professor Tanya Byron calls for better mobile phone internet controls. Whilst Byron’s recommendations are a step in the right direction, AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile security, believes that many more comprehensive measures could be taken to protect children against the complete set of risks they face.

Organisations are becoming increasingly astute when it comes to monitoring and reporting on employees’ online behaviour in a bid to protect data and prevent fraud. However, with over 50 per cent of the UK workforce now mobility enabled, can these stringent processes be extended to cover those workers accessing servers via mobile devices?

AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile security is delighted to announce it will be joining the continent’s leading players in the African telecommunications market at the 13th annual AfricaCom.

With Ericsson announcing that global data traffic has overtaken voice traffic for the first time, mobile security expert AdaptiveMobile today issues a stark reminder to mobile users to remain vigilant when using mobile data services on their phones or via mobile broadband dongles.

With news emerging that potentially millions of Google Android users have been hit by a malicious data theft application, AdaptiveMobile urges organisations in the mobile sector to tighten controls and policies to ensure personal data is protected.

With Microsoft today issuing its monthly set of Windows patch updates and Adobe and Oracle both releasing new security updates, mobile security specialist AdaptiveMobile, warns Smartphone and 3G dongle users to be wary of the unexpected data costs associated with background software updates, particularly when using data roaming.

Datacraft, Asia Pacific’s leading independent IT Solutions provider, has signed up with leading mobile network security provider AdaptiveMobile to become a Primary Partner in Asia Pacific to sell, deploy and support its portfolio of mobile security solutions across 13 countries in the region, including India, Japan and Korea.

Crisp the online child protection technology specialist, has established a partnership with AdaptiveMobile to offer its next generation anti-grooming software to mobile phone network providers.

Etisalat, the Middle East's leading telecommunications company based in the United Arab Emirates, today announced it will launch a new Anti-Spam service that provides its customers additional protection against the inconvenience caused by un-solicted SMS messages (SPAM) received from overseas sources.

Zeus Technology, a leading provider of award-winning application traffic management software, today announced an OEM Partnership with AdaptiveMobile, based in Dublin, Ireland.

Mobile company ALJAWAL, owned by Saudi Telecom Company (STC) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia http://www.stc.com.sa , today announced it has launched a service that provides its customers additional protection against the inconvenience caused by un-solicited and inappropriate messages.