Thursday, September 07, 2006
Spyware on your phone?
A cellular phone is of course just a computer with a radio attached. You may have some sensitive information on it, especially if you're in business.
How many of the problems we have with desktop computers will show up on cell phones?
According to F-Secure, which just happens to sell security software for phones, they're already seeing spyware for cell phones. It sounds like these are way different from the common and easily contracted infections that hit desktops. Apparently these programs have to be installed deliberately by someone with access to the phone. For example, some such programs are sold as a way to catch a cheating spouse.
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How many of the problems we have with desktop computers will show up on cell phones?
According to F-Secure, which just happens to sell security software for phones, they're already seeing spyware for cell phones. It sounds like these are way different from the common and easily contracted infections that hit desktops. Apparently these programs have to be installed deliberately by someone with access to the phone. For example, some such programs are sold as a way to catch a cheating spouse.