All about mobile viruses


The progress of modern technology and are therefore the virus for smartphones and mobile phones with internet connectivity. Mobile viruses are like human viruses. It can be spread by close contact to a specific host. It can also be spread in the same way as computer viruses. Mobile viruses can be transferred through programs or infected files.

A mobile device has Bluetooth. It is a product of modern technology that transfers data. This is done between different devices through photo, sending cell phone to the printer and or address of transfer from your mobile phone from Windows computers.

Mobile phones are changing. Their purpose was originally to do talk to each other, while moving. Now, they are considered as multimedia devices. It can replace items in the future such as:

o game console
o terminals of messaging.
o credit cards
o digital cameras
o TV and other

Cell phones are simply enabled for talk and SMS are not at risk with viruses. Those who are enabled for managing data or Bluetooth are susceptible to viruses. Bluetooth technology has some risks, so there need to be handled correctly. Once the virus is installed or received, it will begin to search for other Bluetooth devices to infect. Within a radius of 30 feet, a Bluetooth enabled mobile device can be infected by another.

How to multiply the virus?

Will be sent MMS messages infected by a virus. It will be then proliferate to each number listed in your phone memory.

What harm viruses can do for your phone?

o the viruses can delete or modify all coordinates and calendar entries in your mobile phone.
o it can block, delete or block your phone applications.
o virus will appear as a pornographic element, free download or mobile games.
o virus will appear as text messages disguised as the friend message subject line.

Knowingly or unknowingly, the user installs the virus thanks to transfer. Occasionally the disguise of virus as a desirable application. It installs the bug without your knowledge. It can cause loss disorder and cash, too.

Avoiding mobile viruses?

o do not Bluetooth do don't need.
o accept only files that you know when your Bluetooth is on.
o say "No" to the unknown file.
o download the documents which are not analysed network shares should be avoided.
o remove the infected application program.
o avoid the installation of unknown applications.
o only download from official Web sites.

Means of avoiding mobile viruses

1. The security of the network

There are mobile versions of anti-virus products that can be used. These are the industry leaders. It includes:

o Norton Smartphone Security for Pocket PC
o F - Secure Mobile anti-virus and
o Trend Micro Mobile Security-It can protect Windows mobile, Symbian, Pocket PC and Smart phone users
o Airscanner Anti-anti-virus-It can protect the mobile devices and Pocket PC of Trojans
o Commander Mobile Anti-virus – protects Symbian smart phones

2 Blocking thieves

A large block of data thieves defence is to enable the password lock. It is found in the native system of PDA parameter.

3. Confidentiality and Data Protection

To keep your confidential files, the data encryption and password managers can help you. The applications of encryption are:

o EWallet of Ilium Software Professional for Windows Mobile.
o Smartphone and
o Palm with 256-bit RC4 encryption

A password for the lockbox program will be required each time information must be consulted. It includes the bank account, the details of the car, and similar credit cards. Known viruses are:

o Cabir
o Duts
o skull
o CommWarrior

Viruses and malware will remain as long as 3 G phones are here. Improve the productivity of mobile devices will expose the more virus infections. The solution is to implement the security measures inside the device, such as encryption of data and applications software antivirus.








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