Does anyone know of a software that Prevents unauthorized software installations.
If anyone knows of such a tool or can create one, please let me know. I'm running a BlackBerry OS
Thanks,
Joone
Try this
Been running this for about a month now......best part it's free!
https://www.mylookout.com/
Thanks for the quick reply dwgibson. I installed Lookout and tested it out by installing software and it prevent me from installing software. This really isn't what I'm looking for.
Thanks for you guys help in advance!
- Joone
If you feel your girlfriend is going to install spyware on your phone then I think you need to get a new girlfriend more then worry about what she might do to your phone. I hear were your coming from but I rarely leave my phone where others can gain access to it. As for the firewall program. I'll have to give it a look and see how much of a hog it is. It would be nice to have a program firewall on the phone.
Thanks for the quick reply Wil.
- Joone
Two options:
#1) Set the PIN lock on the device with <1 minute as timeout - Settings, Security.
#2) Set the Registry Policy on the device to prevent .CAB installation - Windows Mobile MSDN.
HTH,
Hi hilaireg,
Thanks for your reply. In response:
1) I mentioned in my original post that a device pin lock is not what I want to do as everytime I use my mobile very frequently as most people do and having to unlock my mobile everytime will be a problem
2) Setting the Registry Policy to prevent .CAB installation is not too bad of an idea. It will however prevent me from installing software. If I can't find the solution I'm looking for, passcode to access the software installation process, then I will have to settle for that option.
There's an app for the iphone that might work if their was a similar app for BB. The app is named Lockdown and it password protects apps that you choose to password protect. Password protecting apps may give me the privacy I need if I password protect the correct apps. However, I can't find an app similar to Lockdown available for BB.
If anyone knows of such an app please let me know. I'll continue looking.
- Joone
Hi ajmusic24,
You're describing functionality similar to Windows restricted accounts. AFAIK, there is no feature to "protect" specific funtionality ... other than via the policies.
If you aren't successful in finding a custom application to meet your needs, you could always create a couple of registry files which enable/disable the installation policy.
Cheers,
hilaireg,
I would prefer an app that can provide the option of password protecting the software installation process. What you bring up about creating a couple of registry files which enable/disable the installation policy might be a temporary fix. How would I go about doing this?
Thanks,
Joone
it might require a new app that would repace the existing cab process, something like "CabInstl". So when a cab file is launched the new app would process it. This new app then would check the registry to verify uid/psw before installing to default location or other location.
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Hi all:
Just picked up my first WM device (Tilt) the other day. I'm have a problem turning off the password function on the device. I set it the other day and now it just getting to be a pain entering a password for wife any time she wants to use the phone.
Right now, the "Prompt if device used for" checkbox is greyed out so I cannot de-select it. the longest I can set the time limit for it one hour.
Thanks for any help,
Lost in Alabama
Sounds to me like you're connecting to an Exchange server that has this set as a policy, which shuts down your ability to turn it off. Are you syncing data with Exchange?
That's correct. I have since deleted my sync connection to my Exchange server at work.
thanks for any suggestions.
After some searching, looks like a way to remove the security policy would be to issue a remote wipe of my device from our Exchange Admin team. Would like avoid getting those admin guys involved if possible.
Maybe a hard reset? Seems drastic but that might be what's needed.
i did have the same problem, the only way is to hard reset your phone.
And then you wont be able to sync with the company server...
I would just petition them to increase the default time before the lock is applied.
(Having said that I have mine set to every five mins and thus have to enter the pin quite often- but I like the idea that its secure)
I have the same problem but i have set time after device wants password to 24 hours, so i never have to enter the password besides of booting up the device.
There is a program you can install that allows you to remove the security password policy on wm phones even while still synced with the exchange server. Zenyee.com Stay Unlock is the name of the program. I can't remember where to get it though. I just checked the Zenyee site and due to it's lack of a search feature I can't seem to find it again.
Found some other discussion on this elsewhere on the forums. Here is a link to a post by coderuckus talking about changing registry settings to circumvent the policy:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1367367&postcount=1
going to fiddle with that later today and report back my findings.
I had the same problem - install the cab from the following thread and you'll be fine : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=329570&highlight=Zenyee
Zerodivider said:
I had the same problem - install the cab from the following thread and you'll be fine : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=329570&highlight=Zenyee
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Jackpot! Thanks Zerodivider.
As info the directions from Coderuckus works to disable the security policy but it invalidates the sync'ability back to Exchange (at least in my case).
Directions below:
using a device registry editor (remote, or PHM) modify the following key(s)
The Exchange Security Policy (4131) updates the device policy:
HKLM\Security\Policies\00001023: 0 = Enabled; 1 = Disabled
Thanks for the help everybody!
Hi,
I think most of you are aware of the Sprite Terminator software ( its sends you a SMS of New SIM # and GPS co-ordinates incase of SIM Change - infact its software for protection )..
Now the question is - Can we include this software in ROM ??? incase if you lost the set and the other person even HARD RESET the device.... so we still remain be able to get the info about the new SIM and GPS location ?
Any Idea....
So, I presume its not possible... And we can not include software in ROM ???
Sprite Terminator is not freeware, and you would likely be violating the EULA by bundling it with these ROMs.
outphase said:
Sprite Terminator is not freeware, and you would likely be violating the EULA by bundling it with these ROMs.
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What about the open source utility mJustice (Mobile Justice) instead?
Well I have a legal copy of SPRITE TERMINATOR and i want to include it into ROM for my TYTN II device just to make it 100% anti theft SO that the theif can't get rid of it even after the Hard Reset.... All i am asking that HOW SHOULD I PROCEED ?
Doesn't seem feasible...
Even when MJ could be cooked in ROM, settings (allowed SIM's, phone number to which messages should be sent, etc.), would be lost after a soft reset. I'd say the only possible solution would be cooking your own ROM (including all the settings, of course).
Just my 2 cents
Alex has this tutorial to convert a cab to a oem package...cook it in yourself.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=OEM Package Tutorial
I never tried it, so I probably can't help you much with this.
Kitchen Package For Sprite Terminator!
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Hi,
I think most of you are aware of the Sprite Terminator software ( its sends you a SMS of New SIM # and GPS co-ordinates incase of SIM Change - infact its software for protection )..
Now the question is - Can we include this software in ROM ??? incase if you lost the set and the other person even HARD RESET the device.... so we still remain be able to get the info about the new SIM and GPS location ?
Any Idea....
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Hi everyone, here is a package for Sprite Terminator 1.2. Use with KaiserKitchen or RaphaelKitchen. Because some settings are personalised (your parnered phone numbers and password etc), you will need to edit 6113774c-bec5-432d-983f-fe230b6f2228.rgu (file is inside attached st.zip) with your own settings. Anything in there with ****** you need to replace with your own personalised settings. To get your personalised settings, first install your purchased copy of Sprite Terminator and configure it.
Buy from www.spritesoftware.co.nz
Then open your registry and copy the config you found into 6113774c-bec5-432d-983f-fe230b6f2228.rgu.
Preserve the format in 6113774c-bec5-432d-983f-fe230b6f2228.rgu and just replace the **** entries with your own!
Don't forget to:
1. Ensure that there is blank line at the end of the text file
2. Wordwrap is OFF!
3. Save the file as unicode
4. Run the kitchen and cook!
This has been tried and tested!!
[email protected] said:
Hi everyone, here is a package for Sprite Terminator 1.2. Use with KaiserKitchen or RaphaelKitchen. Because some settings are personalised (your parnered phone numbers and password etc), you will need to edit 6113774c-bec5-432d-983f-fe230b6f2228.rgu (file is inside attached st.zip) with your own settings. Anything in there with ****** you need to replace with your own personalised settings. To get your personalised settings, first install your purchased copy of Sprite Terminator and configure it.
Buy from www.spritesoftware.co.nz
Then open your registry and copy the config you found into 6113774c-bec5-432d-983f-fe230b6f2228.rgu.
Preserve the format in 6113774c-bec5-432d-983f-fe230b6f2228.rgu and just replace the **** entries with your own!
Don't forget to:
1. Ensure that there is blank line at the end of the text file
2. Wordwrap is OFF!
3. Save the file as unicode
4. Run the kitchen and cook!
This has been tried and tested!!
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Unless you posted a package that requires a S/N to be entered prior to use, then I STRONGLY SUGGEST you take it down. This is considered warez, and the Mods will come down on you hard for it.
NotATreoFan said:
Unless you posted a package that requires a S/N to be entered prior to use, then I STRONGLY SUGGEST you take it down. This is considered warez, and the Mods will come down on you hard for it.
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Good Point The Package Will be taken down, not because it has a serial, which it hasn't.
But because it is unclear at the moment, allows for the software to be redistributed and hosted on our servers.
The intention of the package is good but this has to be looked at more closely.
Thanks for your consideration.
Attached is the same package but without the resource files:
SGAgent.dll
SGStartup.exe
Sprite Terminator.exe
SpriteGuardResources.dll
SpriteTerminator.htm
This package should still explain how to add a Legal packaged to a ROM that is cooked for Private use in combination with the Legally owned License. (See Post# 8 )
going one step further ...
good idea guys, but i'd suggest not adding the uninstall information, nor adding a program shortcut - this might give you needed time to locate your device. i guess even the most stupid must get worried if it reads "Sprite Terminator" in programs list, why should we confuse people ;-)
greetz peet
the most you need to include terminator into rom is the registry file (rgu) settings and it would be a good idea to remove the shortcut made in startmenu folder, so a thief does not get warned before action has taken place
Remote Tracker is similar to Sprite Terminator but MUCH better. It has all kinds of features that Sprite Terminator does not (ftp, remote wipe, remote execution of mort script commands, etc). Best of all, it is freeware, and even has an OEM made for cooking into ROMS. Check it out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=394203
and
http://remotetracker.sourceforge.net/index.html
Remote Tracker as is own thread, please close this irrelevant discussion, posted twice
Pisca said:
Remote Tracker as is own thread, please close this irrelevant discussion, posted twice
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Why are you in 2 separate threads asking them to be closed as duplicates? And even worse, neither thread is actually a duplicate.
Yes, Remote Tracker has its own thread, but this thread is about cooking Sprite Terminator into a ROM. There is ONE post in this thread about Remote Tracker, and all it is doing is informing people of its exististence, not discussing it.
This is NOT a duplicate.
Seems the new desire hd has this or a very similar feature
Totally worth bringing up a year old thread.
I have a new project I'm working on for an application that allows me to do quick checks on server availability from my AT&T Tilt. This is the first version of the software and I'm looking for suggestions on improvements, bugs, etc. The software has been tested on Windows Mobile 5, 6, and 6.1. More information available at http://www.liquidcaffeine.net/downloads/am2008f.htm
The application is available in a PC Installer version as well as a CAB file and is posted at:
http://www.liquidcaffeine.net/downloads/AlertMe2008FWE.zip (PC Installer)
and
http://www.liquidcaffeine.net/downloads/AlertMe2008FWE.CAB (The CAB installer also requires the OpenNETCF to be installed as well (http://www.opennetcf.com)
Point release update includes:
o Log Viewer Tab (see new screen capture)
o Option to email log (note - this requires Pocket Outlook to be configured with an account)
Please post any suggestions you may have.
Looks good I'll have a look at it and test it our servers.
Thanks
G
Yea looks really promising I'll give it a shot too. Something to do in my meetings.
its nice to see apps that cater to webmasters.. something ppc's lack. im *trying* to cook some sftp+ssh app myself.
i think a cool feature in your app would be to schedule automatic checks on the site ever X minute with status/log info. perhaps even an audio/visual alert option that notifies you when it's offline.
i see this checks for http, but does it check for the right http 200 code? reason i ask, is sometimes a website http can be "online" but throwing out http error, which should report back as "offline/problem"
tft said:
its nice to see apps that cater to webmasters.. something ppc's lack. im *trying* to cook some sftp+ssh app myself.
i think a cool feature in your app would be to schedule automatic checks on the site ever X minute with status/log info. perhaps even an audio/visual alert option that notifies you when it's offline.
i see this checks for http, but does it check for the right http 200 code? reason i ask, is sometimes a website http can be "online" but throwing out http error, which should report back as "offline/problem"
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Initially this was meant to be a scheduled application. This release was to test viability. As soon as I can dig up the details on how to schedule the application, I'll release the point release with this feature.
I'll look at adding the parsing of the response to check for the 200 code. There is a log file that gets generated, and I will be adding a menu function to both view and email the log.
Download
The download link is asking for username and password...
Thanks,
Scott
Sorry about that
ZeroData said:
The download link is asking for username and password...
Thanks,
Scott
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Gotta love Windows Permission settings - ugh. The downloads shoudl be working now.
Point release Available
The new version allows for viewing of the log file more than anything else. Also, both the CAB and PC installers include the required OpenNETCF CAB, so things are cleaner on the install.
The emailing of the log file requires a Pocket Outlook account to be setup. I have only tested this with an Exchange server setup, so anyone running IMAP/POP/etc, let me know if it works. It should default to the first email setting in POutlook.
Next version should hopefully have the scheduling ability.
You said you're working on implementing a periodical checker.
Good. Better yet is SMS on error, or E-Mail on error (or both.) and option to play audible alert.
That way you could SMS yourself to grab your attention, or just use the built-in feature to play a sound. You could also have it E-Mail someone in your organization or perhaps your data center (with a predefinable template no doubt!) that the server is off line.
I work at a datacenter as a sysadmin, and I do think these features could go to good use.
jon_k said:
You said you're working on implementing a periodical checker.
Good. Better yet is SMS on error, or E-Mail on error (or both.) and option to play audible alert.
That way you could SMS yourself to grab your attention, or just use the built-in feature to play a sound. You could also have it E-Mail someone in your organization or perhaps your data center (with a predefinable template no doubt!) that the server is off line.
I work at a datacenter as a sysadmin, and I do think these features could go to good use.
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Yep. As soon as I get the scheduling piece down, then the fun begins. At that point, failures will be alerted via a choice of alarms (siren type MP3s requested <G>), vibration & SMS/MMS/Email.
I also want to do as the poster above suggested and actually parse the results for other, discrete errors (ie: Web server is online, but a 404 is received).
Also, if possible, color coding the log as well.
SQL Server CE or XML?
Got the scheduling portion down and now have a question for folks who would use the app.
Which would you prefer, the use of SQL Server CF or just a local XML file to store the list of servers and ports to scan?
I can see benefits of both, but would like your feedback.
I'm downloading it right now and will give it a try. As a Linux system administrator, I would urge you to avoid using a vendor specific file format for anything. Go with xml. Any administrator who can't deal with that should seek a new line of work, anyway.
"This application requires a newer version of the Microsoft .NET Compact Framework than the version installed on this device."
ogremagi said:
I'm downloading it right now and will give it a try. As a Linux system administrator, I would urge you to avoid using a vendor specific file format for anything. Go with xml. Any administrator who can't deal with that should seek a new line of work, anyway.
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ogremagi said:
"This application requires a newer version of the Microsoft .NET Compact Framework than the version installed on this device."
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Ah-hem, What ROM are you using, You might try to update to the newest NetCF
Apparently, The CAB installer also requires the OpenNETCF to be installed as well (http://www.opennetcf.com)
I tracked down the package I needed from Microsoft and now AlertMe is working. It seems a small but useful tool, though definitely not a replacement for Nagios.
The immediate thing I noticed is it doesn't remember the checkboxes selected when you pick the domain/ip from the history. That would be a nice little feature.
Looks nice. I haven't downloaded it yet, but on the second screenshot tab can you add a "custom" option to put in a port that isn't listed?
ogremagi said:
I tracked down the package I needed from Microsoft and now AlertMe is working. It seems a small but useful tool, though definitely not a replacement for Nagios.
The immediate thing I noticed is it doesn't remember the checkboxes selected when you pick the domain/ip from the history. That would be a nice little feature.
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I'm adding a scheduling feature at the moment that will allow for the system to run at defined to monitor selected ports.
bengalih said:
Looks nice. I haven't downloaded it yet, but on the second screenshot tab can you add a "custom" option to put in a port that isn't listed?
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Duh - don't know why I didn't think of that. It will be added to the next release. I'm fighting off a bout of bronchitis at the moment, but hopefully the next release will be in a week or so and include this along with the scheduling.
ogremagi said:
I'm downloading it right now and will give it a try. As a Linux system administrator, I would urge you to avoid using a vendor specific file format for anything. Go with xml. Any administrator who can't deal with that should seek a new line of work, anyway.
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XML is the easier way to go. This should also allow you to bull the "jobs.xml" over to a PC for easier editing. Then push it back to the device.
did you foillow up with more developements such scheduling and alerts?
I looked at the website but it didn't seem to have een updated...
Hi.
I use my Diamond to connect to my companys exchange-server to be able to read my mail, sync calendar and such from my phone. This is working just fine, except one "little" thing.
When installing the exchange account I had to activate the lock on the Diamond so that after 10min of not being used it needs to have a pincode to enable access to the menues.
This annoys me and I would appreciate if there was a way I could disable this. Being a non-hacker myself I have no idea how to do this and is therefor asking in here, where I have realised there is a vast knowledge of WM available. You gues are awsome.
Cheerio.
I think its this u will have to do.
1.find the Lock under settings, there you can disable the lock.
2. Or if you are using exchange 2007, in the exchange 2007 go to Organization Configuration and Client access.Enter the policy that is the default policy.
ansv49 said:
I think its this u will have to do.
1.find the Lock under settings, there you can disable the lock.
2. Or if you are using exchange 2007, in the exchange 2007 go to Organization Configuration and Client access.Enter the policy that is the default policy.
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1. The disable lock-setting is grayed out, I am not allowed to uncheck that box.
2. I do not have access to the exchange-server and cannot make any changes there.
Maybe I should have been more specific when describing the issue
Found this if thats your looking for.
http://blogs.microsoft.co.il/blogs/...curity-policy-for-windows-mobile-devices.aspx
ansv49 said:
Found this if thats your looking for.
http://blogs.microsoft.co.il/blogs/...curity-policy-for-windows-mobile-devices.aspx
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This might be it!
I shall have a look at it as soon as I get home from work!
Thanks in advance!
Try this program. It does what you want nice and easy. I use it for quite a time now.
Zenyee Stay Unlock
I have installed it. However, I cannot find it under Programs. How do I run it?
I'd like to use it only when I am using TomTom.
Regards,
Yangys
XDA II said:
Try this program. It does what you want nice and easy. I use it for quite a time now.
Zenyee Stay Unlock
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It´s put in the windows autostart folder and therefore runs automatically in the background - always. Don´t worry, it doesn´t use a lot of resources.
As for your request to only have it running when using TomTom you will have to remove the .lnk file from the autostart folder and run the program manually (the .exe is in the windows root folder).
After using TomTom you´ll have to stop the process with SK-Tools or similar.....a bit of a hassle, if you ask me.....
I have had it running continuously on all my current and previous devices...
My Zenyee Stay Unlock stoped working for me. I have removed it and re-installed it. It worked for a few hours. The same 15 min lock come back to me again.
Has anyone experienced the same thing? How do I fix it? It is hard to use TomTom with the 15 min lock.
michi123 said:
It´s put in the windows autostart folder and therefore runs automatically in the background - always. Don´t worry, it doesn´t use a lot of resources.
As for your request to only have it running when using TomTom you will have to remove the .lnk file from the autostart folder and run the program manually (the .exe is in the windows root folder).
After using TomTom you´ll have to stop the process with SK-Tools or similar.....a bit of a hassle, if you ask me.....
I have had it running continuously on all my current and previous devices...
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ansv49 said:
Found this if thats your looking for.
http://blogs.microsoft.co.il/blogs/...curity-policy-for-windows-mobile-devices.aspx
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Worked for me.
Copy exe from that page to your diamond.
Run it and disable policy.
Disable lockup from lock in settings.
Now you have no lockup. Install better lockup program that can be disabled when needed. (Still looking)
Hi there,
I was wondering if it is at all possible to change what permissions programs have after they have been installed, or possibly editing the APK/Files within it to change the permissions they use before installation.
I find it a bit disconcerting installing programs that request security access to your Phone Book among other things when their function has nothing to do with it.
Also is there a program that is able to monitor/block/limit speed in regards to network usage on open ports? A similar program is created for PC's called Net Limiter that gives a break down of all incoming and outgoing connections and their corresponding ports.
With these sorts of phones getting even more powerful, I think there really should be a way to monitor what these programs are upto in regards to Network communications.
Any help or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
No one have any suggestions in regards to securing their phones/monitoring apps?