Symantec unveils Mobile AntiVirus 4.0

MUMBAI: Symantec has launched Mobile Anti Virus 4.0 developed to safeguard pocket PCs and smartphones running on the Windows Mobile 5.0 platform.

Mobile Anti Virus 5.0 automatically protects mobile devices from threats transmitted via e-mail, multimedia messaging service, download from memory cards, the cell network and Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or beamed over infrared connections.

"Organizations developing a comprehensive security strategy have to include mobile devices as key endpoints that should be secured, just as they're protecting their desktops and laptops," said Paul Miller, managing director, mobile security at Symantec. "Symantec has detailed mobile-style attacks such as Snoopware, which uses the smartphone's microphone to listen in on important events like those found in the calendar, and Pranking4Profit, crimeware that uses premium-SMS to profit illegally. Protecting against these new risks needs to be fundamental to any security strategy."

Mobile AntiVirus 4.0 uses Symantec's LiveUpdate Wireless service to automatically update threat protection signatures to ensure protection against new viruses, Trojans and worms.

The centralized management feature enables administrators to configure, lock and enforce security policies on the handset from a centralized console.

Mobile Anti Virus 4.0 is scheduled to be available through Symantec's direct sales force, enterprise VAR channel, system integrators and select OEM partners.

Symantec also launched a new Try/Buy license manager that allows organizations and individuals to easily evaluate the software before purchasing.

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