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Symantec, McAfee announce new mobile security wares

by Chris Ziegler posted Nov 23rd 2007 @ 5:43PM

As unfortunate as it is that the world needs such products, the mobile antivirus industry is actually pretty well matured at this point with offerings from big players like McAfee and Kapersky already several versions deep. Both McAfee and Symantec have chosen this week to announce their latest mobile goods; in McAfee's case, it's really just a rehashing of the company's existing VirusScan Mobile software, which is now available to purchasers of its Triple Play offer for comprehensive security from PC to phone and offers protection for Windows Mobile 5 and 6 devices. Symantec meanwhile is introducing its Norton Smartphone Security software, which it claims to be the first to offer protection for Windows Mobile and Symbian devices in a single product. Grab it now (don't want the baddies infecting your N95, do ya?) for $29.99 for a 1-year subscription.

[Via Slashphone]

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McAfee Virus Scan hits Windows Mobile 5.0

by Donald Melanson posted Sep 18th 2006 @ 7:09PM

Windows Mobile users worried about viruses and other nastiness invading their precious little devices now have another weapon in their arsenal, with McAfee releasing it's VirusScan Mobile software for Windows Mobile 5.0. Available in both standard and Enterprise editions, it'll ward off viruses, worms, trojans, and other attacks, including what some (but not many) refer to as "SMiShing", or phishing scams attempted via SMS, and it'll stop 'em at all corners, including WiFi and Bluetooth. A free 30-day trial's available now for direct download to your device from McAfee's mobile website, with the standard version running you $29.99 for a one-year subscription.

[Via Geekzone]

IBM brings Bluetooth to tennis fans, McAfee brings 'em down

by Donald Melanson posted Jul 5th 2006 @ 7:59PM

Anticipating the flurry of excitement surrounding Wimbledon, IBM decided to go all out for the event and outfit trees around London with Bluetooth technology so fans can keep track of scores via their cellphone when they aren't near a TV or at the match itself. Not a bad idea, if you ask most people -- except for McAfee, that is. They're warning that by leaving your phone's Bluetooth function turned on all the time you might as well be begging for a virus -- not an entirely unreasonable warning, given that it's happened before. While McAfee's not telling people to avoid using the service all together, they do recommend that you set your phone to hiddend and only turn on the Bluetooth when you intend to use it, as well as practice a bit of common sense, like not installing applications or opening files that you weren't expecting to receive, and to back up your phone's data regularly. It's not clear what, if anything, the Bluetooth system will be used for after the tournament's over.

[Via textually.org]