Smartphones 'new El Dorado for computer criminals'

http://martik-scorp.blogspot.com/2011/01/best-mobile-antivirus-2011.html

What is the mean by El Dorado? This word El Dorado (Spanish for "the golden one") is the name of a Muisca tribal chief who covered himself with gold dust and, as an initiation rite, dove into the lake Guatavita.Imagined as a place, El Dorado became a kingdom, an empire, the city of this legendary golden king.So, this mean that computer criminals have found their new kingdom as at smartphones!!!

According to the news on 17 Feb 2011 in Barcelona, Smartphones are the new El Dorado for computer criminals and many owners are unaware of the risk or what to do about it, security experts warn.

As sales of smartphones and Tablets have started to outpace those of personal computers, criminals are increasingly targeting the devices, security companies say.

It is a menace for both consumers and businesses because many people use their smartphones or tablets to access corporate networks without authorisation.

"We all do something to protect our computers and personal information from hackers," he said. "In mobile computing we need this as well."

Mobile devices increasingly hold personal and financial information, he warned. "I believe, I contend that security is one of the most important features," the Intel boss said.

There are already some 1,000 different pieces of malware circulating that target smartphones, according to Kaspersky Lab, a leading computer security firm.

One of the most prevalent is malware which has the phone make surreptitious calls or send text messages to premium numbers, landing the criminals fat fees and phone owners with fat bills.

Nowadays, many people are using smartphones for work and study instead of bringing the larger netbook or notebook around. Malaysian also not excluded, so there is a few new antivirus program launch that can be use as references to those who are using smart phones. Remember, Prevention is better than cure！！！

For more information about this news, you can go to http://techcentral.my/news/story.aspx?file=/2011/2/17/it_news/20110217155243&sec=it_news

Smartphone Security Solutions

Smartphone users running Symbian and Windows Mobile seem to be the most vulnerable to smartphone viruses and malware, and the industry has responded with several antivirus solutions to choose from if you are running these systems. These include:

ESET Mobile Antivirus

Delivers comprehensive protection for your Windows Mobile and Symbian smart phone by defending against the latest threats to keep your personal information safe.

Key features:
1. On-Access and On-Demand Scanning
2. Intelligent Firewall
3. SMS/MMS Antispam
4. Enhanced Security System
5. Remote Wipe
6. SIM Matching
7. Quarantine
8. Security Audit

Platforms:
- Windows Mobile 5.0, 6.0, 6.1 and 6.5
- Symbian S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1 or 2, S60 5th Edition

http://www.coolcomputing.com/article.php?sid=2420

Kaspersky Mobile Security

Kaspersky is one of the most trusted Anti Virus for Computers. They now have antivirus software for smartphones as well, known as ‘Kaspersky Mobile Security’.

Key Features:
1. Privacy Protection: Make contacts, SMSs, call logs etc private.
2. Locate a lost or stolen smartphone via GPS tracking
3. Encrypt folders and files and remotely wipe or block your phone if it gets stolen or lost.
4. Protect you smartphone from malware and network attacks.
5. Block unwanted calls and SMSs.

Platforms:
- Symbian OS (Nokia smartphones only)
- Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, 6.0, 6.1, 6.5

http://endemisi.com/application/kaspersky-mobile-security-version-9-for-smartphones

AVG Antivirus

ANTIVIRUSfree from DroidSecurity (Now a Part of AVG) is the most popular Antivirus for Android Devices.

Key features:
1. Whole device scan and virus removal in one click
2. Check apps for malware before downloading them from app stores
3. Check website content, emails and SMS for malware before downloading them
4. Theft protection by locating the lost device via GPS
5. Create and display message on screen remotely
6. Lock device and wipe out all data remotely.
7. Protection from SMS spammers

Platforms:
- Only Android

http://www.techmynd.com/avg-antivirus-android-free/

Norton Smartphone Security

Protect your privacy and the personal information on your mobile device with Norton Smartphone Security Version for Symbian™/Microsoft® Windows® Mobile. It stops hackers and prevents cybercriminals from stealing your information or spying on you when you use public networks. It eliminates annoying text and multimedia spam messages. And it detects and removes viruses and other mobile threats before they can cause you problems.

Key features:
Protects Against
- Theft of Your Private Information
- Text and Multimedia Spam
- Cybercriminals
- Mobile Threats
Protects your privacy and your personal information on your mobile device
- Eliminates text and multimedia spam messages
- Stops cybercriminals from stealing information from your mobile device
- Prevents strangers from spying on you and seeing your private information on public networks
- Detects and removes mobile threats before they can cause you problems
Fast, light, and easy-to-use to use
- Downloads and installs on your mobile device with just a few clicks
- Checks for updates every week to ensure you have the most up-to-date protection
- Won’t affect your mobile device’s performance or slow down your web browsing

Platforms:
- Symbian OS
- Windows Mobile