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VIRTUALISATION Kaspersky AV goes mobile
VIRTUALISATION Kaspersky AV goes mobile | Kaspersky AV goes mobile |
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| by Stephen Withers | |
| Monday, 26 February 2007 | |
  
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In 'Enable' mode, the software checks the message against a user-prepared blacklist and whitelist, then directs it appropriately. If the sender's number is in neither list, the user is asked to block or allow the message and the number is added to the appropriate list. 'B/W Lists Only' mode is similar, except that messages from unknown numbers are received automatically without user intervention or updating the lists. The malware protection checks data received via wireless connections, contained in EMS/MMS messages, and synchronised from a PC. Features include the ability to scan individual files or folders, quarantining of infected items, and the ability to unpack .sis files. According to Kaspersky, malware targeted at smartphones can send mass SMS or MMS messages, dial premium-rate numbers, delete or steal information stored on the phone, disable some or all of the phone's functions, send infected files to others (eg via email, WiFi or Bluetooth), or transfer malicious code to a PC upon connection. The antivirus database can be updated via WAP or HTTP.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus Mobile is compatible with Symbian 6.x, 7.x and 8.x (Series 50, 80 or UIQ) and Windows Mobile 2003 (for Smartphones, Phone Edition) and 5.0. |
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