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Smartphone virus for Symbian based mobile phones

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jrbarnett

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Kaspersky Labs has been sent a proof of concept virus that transmits across mobile phone networks and infects smartphones running the Symbian based operating system.


Although Cabir is just a proof of concept virus without any malicious payload, it is only a matter of time before mobile phones will start to need antivirus software and firewalls.


John
 
Great...

PC's, Cell Phones, what's next?

I guess the only safe communication nowadays is w/ a stone a chisel.

One question: Do will a warranty cover these types of "malfunctions"?

No! Try not. Do, or do not. There is no try. - Yoda
 
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