Antivirus for mobile phone

Intro

Nowadays many persons make use of their iPhone, BlackBerry and other PDAs to browse the Internet via their terminals and most of them have not yet consider making use of an Antivirus software to protect them.

Why?

Note that your mobile phone can be prone to a malware infection, just like your PC or Laptop, when connected to the internet, these software can be be harmful to the operating system of the phone, applications, personal information, contacts and so on.

Is this necessary?

Actually there are only a few viruses and worms for mobile phones, but who knows what will happen in the future.

What are the risks?

• Data loss
• Recovery of corrupted files,
• Convey private information without your knowledge,
• Empty your battery in seconds.

Examples of viruses

Smartphones running the Symbian operating system: trojan CommWarrior. It has spread from phone to phone via Bluetooth and MMS. Cabir, use the same operating principle as the previous one. If the program, well concealed in a file is executed, your phone status will be busy all the time. Finally, a third virus called Skulls also affects Symbian OS. This program, replaces the icons of applications of the telephone by skulls disabling them, leaving only the possibility for the user to make calls.

Some antivirus solutions

F-Secure

F-Secure is a solution that includes a firewall, antivirus and antispyware.

Some features:

• Prevents the misuse of confidential information if lost or stolen
• Prevents the monitoring of communications by spyware
• Updates via SMS possible
• Download automatic or manual updates
• Ability to remotely delete data

Price from € 39.95, Trial version available
Compatibility: Symbian, Windows Mobile Pocket PC and Smartphone (see list here)

BitDefender

BitDefender Mobile Security v2 provides permanent antivirus protection in real time.
Some features:

• Check the internal memory, memory cards and mobile
• Updates configurable and downloadable via GPRS or via a PC connected to the Internet
• Low and optimized for efficient use of mobile
• Technical support provided by professionals, FAQ and searchable database online

Price from € 29.95, Trial version available
Compatibility Symbian, Windows Mobile Pocket PC and Smartphone

Kaspersky

Kaspersky Mobile Security 8.0 offers all the same levels of security than a PC.
Some features:

• Protection and the possibility of encryption of files (directory, photos, etc.).
• Prevents the transmission of personal data and attempts to prevent corruption
• Anti flight options with SMS-Block, SMS-Find, SMS-Clean and SIM Watch
• Anti spam and parental controls available

Price from € 29.95, Trial version available
Compatibility Symbian, Windows Pocket PC and Smartphone (see list here)