| BlackBerry Bold 9000
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Security Grade
Calculator v1
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BlackBerry Bold 9000
Release Date: 2008-05-27 • Status: End of life
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Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
| Criterion
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Known hardware tampering
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Rare
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Battery and storage are removable; hardware tampering possible.
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| Known vulnerabilities
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Rare
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BlackBerry OS 4.6/5.0 had known security flaws, no modern patches.
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| Prior attacks
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Rare
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Exploits for BlackBerry OS vulnerabilities exist but require advanced techniques.
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| Updatability
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None
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BlackBerry OS 5.0 was last update; no official security patches since 2013.
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| Category Score
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Score: 3 / 3
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2. System Security
| Criterion
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Authentication with other systems
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No
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BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) supported but outdated.
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| Communications
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Encrypted with obselete encryption
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BlackBerry Secure Email (AES-256 for corporate), but internet traffic encryption is outdated.
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| Storage
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Encrypted with obselete encryption
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BlackBerry OS 5.0 supported encryption, but not enforced by default.
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| Category Score
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Score: 3 / 3
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3. User Authentication
| Criterion
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Account management
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Basic
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BlackBerry ID was introduced later; device-dependent security.
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| Authentication
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Basic
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4-digit PIN or password required, but no biometric authentication.
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| Brute-force protection
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Exist
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10 failed attempts trigger a full device wipe.
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| Event logging
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Partial logging
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Some event logging via BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES).
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| Passwords
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Require change after setup
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Enterprise policies could enforce this, but not for personal users.
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| Category Score
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Score: 2 / 3
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Technical Specifications
| Property
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Details
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| Operating System & App
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BlackBerry OS 4.6 (Upgradable to 5.0) (Companion App: BlackBerry Desktop Manager)
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| Hardware (CPU / GPU)
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CPU: Marvell PXA930 (624 MHz) • GPU: None (Basic UI acceleration)
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| Memory & Storage
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Memory: 128 MB RAM • Storage: 1 GB internal, microSDHC up to 16 GB
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| Power, Battery & Charging
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Battery: 1500 mAh (Removable) • Power: Mini-USB A charging • Charging: 5V/500mA (Slow charging)
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| Display & Camera
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Display: 2.6-inch TFT LCD (480x320) • Camera: 2 MP rear / No front camera
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| Sound & Connectivity
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Sound: Mono speaker, 3.5mm jack, Bluetooth A2DP • Connectivity: 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth 2.0, GPS
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| Physical (Dimensions & Mass)
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Dimensions: 114 x 66 x 14 mm • Mass: 133 g
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Strong security at release, but outdated now: BlackBerry OS was highly secure in 2008 but lacks modern updates.
No longer updatable: No official patches since 2013, making it vulnerable.
Some encryption, but outdated: AES-256 storage encryption available, but network encryption is weak by today’s standards.
Brute-force protection is good: Auto-wipe after 10 failed password attempts remains a strong feature.
Lacks modern authentication: No biometric security, limited remote management outside of BES.
