The Cyber Shockwave that is. I know there’s some confusion as to why I have chosen to follow this so I am going to highlight what the media alert states: “The Bipartisan Policy Center’s Cyber ShockWave Event Will Highlight Potential Communications Technology Risks.” That is why I’ve included it, because mobile communications is included. Here’s the media alert:

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Al Sacco, my friend and BlackBerry Guru of CIO,  has an excellent article “The Latest BlackBerry Spyware Scare: Don’t Worry Yet“, and it’s about the latest study done with the Proof-Of-Concept and his views on it. While we present you the facts, I try to point out we’re not discouraging you, only urging you to use secure practices with your device. It’s just like a computer, be careful and be educated about it.

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I’m really excited over this one. According to BlackBerrySites.com, tomorrow pocket BLU will be available for BlackBerry smartphones. pocket BLU is by Deluxe Digital Studios, but BlackBerrySites noted that they received news from Universal Studios Home Entertainment about the pocket BLU and the app will be released and available for select BlackBerry devices and coinciding with availability of Couples Retreat.

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Another thanks to Josh for this one, WeatherBug has updated in the BlackBerry App World to v1.1.0.139. WeatherBug is a free weather app that many users love. The description states: “Stay informed and prepared with live local weather, severe weather alerts, in-depth forecasts, camera views, detailed radar maps and international weather.”

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Thanks to Josh, who alerted us that DriveSafe.ly has been updated to v1.13.3 and is now available in BlackBerry App World or the DriveSafe.ly website. We also have DriveSafe.ly in the BlackBerry Sync Store but not in the updated version yet. DriveSafe.ly prevents texting while driving by reading them out loud to you.

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Near the end of last month Elecite introduced a new premium theme for BlackBerry, and it appears we forgot to post it. The theme is called “Keen” and features an awesome clear glass type concept. Keen has 6-8 customizable photo icons, a weather slot, 4-5 (locked) quick access icons and a quick preview Today area. It’s available for the BlackBerry Curve 8900, Bold 9000, Storm 9500 series, Tour 9630, and Bold 9700. Follow the link below to grab a copy from Elecite for only $6.99.

Get a copy of Keen Premium Theme from Elecite

The Wordpress for BlackBerry App has been updated to version 1.0. This new version brings several new features:

• Ability to record and upload videos from your phone. We now support both 3gp and 3g2 formats on older generation BlackBerry devices.
• Introducing support for the HD video service VideoPress.
• Streamlined UI and functionality relating to comment moderation
• Overall enhancements to the speed and stability of the app

You can download this app by pointing your BlackBerry browser to http://blackberry.wordpress.org/install.

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Movela Pyxis Mobile has released their full-feature craigslist app on BlackBerry App World, and the app is available for $4.99. I know there are a lot of craigslist users out there, and this is great for convenience.

The details of the app are as follows:

craigslist mobile by Movela is a full featured client application for BlackBerry® devices that allows users to browse and search craigslist postings, bookmark and reply to posts, save searches and more. Supports all categories and all countries supported by the www.craigslist.org website. craigslist mobile by Movela is the official craigslist application for BlackBerry devices.

Download the craigslist App by Movela Pyxis Mobile for $4.99 from BlackBerry App World here

I ran across this very interesting article that also has a video that demonstrates how a hacker can send messages to your BlackBerry and what information they can access off your BlackBerry with only a pc and the right program, and has tips to protect your BlackBerry. SMobile Systems Global Threat Center also released a study on the Proof-Of-Concept Malicious Applications. You really should check this out…

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The Jared Company has given us 25 copies of BerryJoose to give away, so we’re going to make this contest interesting. BerryJoose runs in the background on your BlackBerry minimizing battery leaks (BlackBerry Alzheimer Disease), optimizes your BlackBerry, and super-charges it for speed. The Jared Company also has great customer service.

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