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| − | The [[RIM]] ''' | + | The [[RIM]] '''BlackBerry''' is a personal wireless handheld device that supports e-mail, [[mobile phone]] capabilities, text messaging, web browsing, and other wireless information services. It is most commonly utilized for business purposes. |
== History == | == History == | ||
| − | The | + | The BlackBerry was first introduced in 1999 by a company called [[Research In Motion]] ([[RIM]]). |
== Operating System == | == Operating System == | ||
| − | The [[ | + | The [[BlackBerry OS]] provides easy access to applications such as e-mail, to do list, memos, address book, and many other features. With the newer operating systems 4.1 and later, composing messages are much more convenient by providing auto text. |
== Models == | == Models == | ||
| + | * 6200 Series | ||
| + | * 6500 Series | ||
| + | * 6700 Series | ||
* 7100 Series | * 7100 Series | ||
| + | * 7130 Series | ||
| + | * 7200 Series | ||
* 7700 Series | * 7700 Series | ||
| − | * | + | * 7500 Series |
* 7700 Series | * 7700 Series | ||
| + | * 8100 Series | ||
| + | * 8300 Series | ||
* 8700 Series | * 8700 Series | ||
| + | * 8800 Series | ||
| + | * BlackBerry Storm | ||
| + | * BlackBerry Bold | ||
| + | * BlackBerry Pearl | ||
| + | * BlackBerry Curve | ||
== Forensics == | == Forensics == | ||
| − | + | [[Blackberry Forensics|Forensics on the RIM platform]] is complicated by the fact that this is a "push" device --- the RIM server will push device to the [[PDA]] whenever the PDA's radio is on and there is data available. | |
| − | + | RIM devices also feature a remote self-destruct feature. This feature cannot be activated if the radio is turned off, of course. | |
| − | * [http://www.blackberry.com/ | + | Both of these features mean that you need to be sure that the radio is off when doing a forensic investigation. |
| − | * [http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/wireless/2005/09/15/what-is-blackberry.html What is a | + | |
| − | + | Depending on the setting, entering a wrong password a certain number of times will wipe the device. | |
| + | |||
| + | == References == | ||
| + | * [http://www.blackberry.com/ BlackBerry.com], the BlackBerry main site. | ||
| + | * [http://www.rim.com/ Research In Motion], the manufacturer of the BlackBerry. | ||
| + | * [http://www.blackberryfreeware.org/ BlackBerry Freeware Directory], community-driven free software collection | ||
| + | * [http://www.blackberryfaq.com BlackBerry Frequently Asked Questions], Largest collaboration of Answers to Questions for BlackBerry | ||
| + | * [http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/wireless/2005/09/15/what-is-blackberry.html What is a BlackBerry?] | ||
* [http://www.rh-law.com/ediscovery/Blackberry.pdf Forensic Examination of a RIM (BlackBerry) Wireless Device] | * [http://www.rh-law.com/ediscovery/Blackberry.pdf Forensic Examination of a RIM (BlackBerry) Wireless Device] | ||
* [http://www.paraben-forensics.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=26&products_id=173&osCsid=cf1086f4531222932094533fe4420d74 Wireless Stronghold Bag] | * [http://www.paraben-forensics.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=26&products_id=173&osCsid=cf1086f4531222932094533fe4420d74 Wireless Stronghold Bag] | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:24, 1 December 2008
The RIM BlackBerry is a personal wireless handheld device that supports e-mail, mobile phone capabilities, text messaging, web browsing, and other wireless information services. It is most commonly utilized for business purposes.
History
The BlackBerry was first introduced in 1999 by a company called Research In Motion (RIM).
Operating System
The BlackBerry OS provides easy access to applications such as e-mail, to do list, memos, address book, and many other features. With the newer operating systems 4.1 and later, composing messages are much more convenient by providing auto text.
Models
- 6200 Series
- 6500 Series
- 6700 Series
- 7100 Series
- 7130 Series
- 7200 Series
- 7700 Series
- 7500 Series
- 7700 Series
- 8100 Series
- 8300 Series
- 8700 Series
- 8800 Series
- BlackBerry Storm
- BlackBerry Bold
- BlackBerry Pearl
- BlackBerry Curve
Forensics
Forensics on the RIM platform is complicated by the fact that this is a "push" device --- the RIM server will push device to the PDA whenever the PDA's radio is on and there is data available.
RIM devices also feature a remote self-destruct feature. This feature cannot be activated if the radio is turned off, of course.
Both of these features mean that you need to be sure that the radio is off when doing a forensic investigation.
Depending on the setting, entering a wrong password a certain number of times will wipe the device.
References
- BlackBerry.com, the BlackBerry main site.
- Research In Motion, the manufacturer of the BlackBerry.
- BlackBerry Freeware Directory, community-driven free software collection
- BlackBerry Frequently Asked Questions, Largest collaboration of Answers to Questions for BlackBerry
- What is a BlackBerry?
- Forensic Examination of a RIM (BlackBerry) Wireless Device
- Wireless Stronghold Bag
