Cybersecurity firm DarkMatter have launched a mobile phone touted to be
the first ultra-secure smartphone in the world that has been specially
designed to withstand extreme field conditions. Katim R01
features maximum protection against mobile security threats, it uses
active physical and real-time monitoring to detect intrusions, which
trigger the device to wipe user?s data, and for confidential
discussions, the phone?s “shield mode” securely cuts off microphones and
cameras while still powered and online. Its full suite of apps is
encased in a hardened, tamper-proof hardware and contains a hardened OS
with a hardware-based crypto root of trust. Being smart and secure, it
is also extremely durable, it has a hardened case designed to meet
military standards, making it shockproof and waterproof (can be immersed
in water for 30 minutes). The device also includes a built-in
barometer, temperature and humidity sensors which are designed to help
the phone withstand vibrations, water, dusty, altitude and extreme
temperatures. Powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset, the Katim R01 also
includes good grip, extra loud audio for noisy environments, dedicated
buttons for Push-to-Talk and SOS, and a touch screen that continues to
work even when you wear a glove. Tough and secure? Sounds like a dream
to us.
