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| BlackBerry Passport
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Security Grade
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BlackBerry Passport
Release Date: 2014-09-24 • Status: End of sale
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Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
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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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🔗 Proof
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Possibility to convert it to Android 11 (2024)
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| Known vulnerabilities
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Rare
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Some BB10 vulnerabilities found but relatively secure OS.
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| Prior attacks
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Rare
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No major exploits recorded outside of security research.
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| Updatability
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None
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No official OS updates since 2019, some third-party patches exist.
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| Category Score
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Score: 3 / 3
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2. System Security
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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 Balance, BlackBerry Enterprise Services (BES).
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| Communications
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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PGP & BBM Protected available for enterprise users.
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| Storage
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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BlackBerry 10 supports AES-256 encryption.
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| Category Score
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Score: 2 / 3
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3. User Authentication
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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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Full
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BlackBerry ID required, supports work & personal profiles.
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| Authentication
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Secure
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Password/PIN lock, device encryption, BES policies.
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| Brute-force protection
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Exist
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10 failed attempts lead to device wipe.
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| Event logging
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Access event logged
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BlackBerry Enterprise Services logs all access.
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| Passwords
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Require change after setup with complexity requirements
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Enterprise policies enforce changes.
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| Category Score
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Score: 1 / 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 10 OS (Companion App: BlackBerry Link, BlackBerry Blend)
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| Hardware (CPU / GPU)
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CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (Quad-core 2.26 GHz) • GPU: Adreno 330
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| Memory & Storage
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Memory: 3 GB RAM • Storage: 32 GB internal, microSD up to 256 GB
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| Power, Battery & Charging
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Battery: 3450 mAh (Non-removable) • Power: USB 2.0 Charging • Charging: 5V/1.8A (Quick Charge 1.0)
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| Display & Camera
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Display: 4.5-inch IPS LCD (1440x1440) • Camera: 13 MP rear / 2 MP front
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| Sound & Connectivity
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Sound: Stereo speakers, 3.5mm jack, Bluetooth A2DP • Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, GPS
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| Physical (Dimensions & Mass)
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Dimensions: 128 x 90.3 x 9.3 mm • Mass: 196 g
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Strong authentication & encryption: AES-256 storage encryption, enterprise-grade security.
Moderate updatability: BlackBerry no longer supports OS updates, making the device vulnerable.
Low attack surface: Very few exploits recorded, but lack of updates makes long-term use risky.
