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Nowadays, Windows Mobile Smartphones can store literally hundreds of sensitive files. However, data on a memory card can be accessed even if the system is locked - just remove the card, and voila. Aiko Solutions wants to put an end to this…do they succeed at making data thief’s days ugly?
SecuBox is centered around so-called storages. A storage is a fancy expression for a secure archive file; it can contain encrypted files and folders:
New storage files are created with a special wizard. The maximal storage capacity must be fixed while the storage is being created - once the storage is created, it can no longer be changed.:
Once this is done, the file can be mounted and unmounted in the startup screen. Mounted storage files can be accessed just like memory cards:
SecuBox protects the files with 256bit AES encryption, which is considered safe by the US military. The product contains a variety of options accessible via a menu of checkable icons(weird UI…) - for example, all mounted storages can be removed when the device goes to sleep(unfortunately, unmounting can not be tied to the password system(delay timer)):
Last but not least, the product ships with an excellent help system:
This review looked at version 1.4.2 of the program on a QTEK 8500 running its stock Windows Mobile 5 ROM. SecuBox was stable in the reviewing period - no issues here. The program needs 557KB of memory and can be installed onto an external memory card!
In the end, SecuBox provides an excellent(although slightly cumbersome) way to protect your memory card data. If the company would allow images to change their size automatically, security nirvana is reached. But even now, the product is an excellent choice - if you have sensitive data on your memory card, get the program NOW…