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jmwking · 10-03-2011, 10:36 PM

I don't encrypt my card (there's nothing sensitive on it) and I have no idea whether his test is accurately reported. However, if the OS encrypts files one by one rather than encrypting the entire card, it seems plausible the software would only need a single file to decrypt and deduce the password.

Regardless of who may read this board, RIM does need to address it, and soon. It's a major vulnerability.

If I were responsible for a BES installation and keeping corporate data safe, I'd be quite worried.

-jk
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jmwking Talking BlackBerry Encyclopedia Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: DC Model: 9550 Carrier: Verizon Posts: 338	Re: Elcomsoft breaks BB password by hacking encrypted media card I don't encrypt my card (there's nothing sensitive on it) and I have no idea whether his test is accurately reported. However, if the OS encrypts files one by one rather than encrypting the entire card, it seems plausible the software would only need a single file to decrypt and deduce the password. Regardless of who may read this board, RIM does need to address it, and soon. It's a major vulnerability. If I were responsible for a BES installation and keeping corporate data safe, I'd be quite worried. -jk Posted via BlackBerryForums.com Mobile
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