The first real mobile phone virus, which was found in the wild and could replicate on its own, was discovered almost two years ago.
Anti-virus companies are warning of new malicious software that can infect any mobile phone capable of running Java applications, not just feature-rich smart phones.
Several Trojan horses that target mobile phones have been discovered since the start of the year, but the threat level remains low.
Mobile security threats are expected to triple next year as smartphones and other mobile devices become more prevalent, according to a study released on Monday by McAfee Avert Labs.
Nokia has entered a pact with Symantec to help secure its mobile phones from viruses that target certain kinds of handsets.
In a recent survey, almost every company polled said their businesses suffered financial and operational impact from worms, and 14 percent of users said this impact was severe.
Hacker attacks that bring down the network get a lot of attention but if your organisation is only focusing on this type of security you're still vulnerable. Find out how to protect your data from internal threats.
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Commentary: As we're constantly barraged by ads for various 'next-generation' phone services, it's worthwhile stopping to wonder if we're being sold something we've already got.
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