Mobile Phone Virus
Discussion
But then again...
"Variants of this hoax have been circulating since 1999. The information in the email is completely untrue and has certainly not been "confirmed by both Motorola and Nokia". If a virus had really destroyed the mobile phones of 3 million US users it would be a major news story around the world. There is nothing on the CNN site about this virus nor does a search of Google News reveal any articles that confirm the story.
"However, there are legitimate news articles about a real mobile phone virus that was discovered back in June 2004. This worm, dubbed "Cabir" is basically a "proof of concept" virus and does little damage. Vnunet.com reports that the first outbreak of this virus "in the wild" occurred in Singapore in early October. Although Cabir is virtually harmless, it does indicate that mobile phone virus attacks are possible and may become a significant threat in the future. News of Cabir may also be giving new life to this old mobile phone virus hoax.While mobile phone viruses are real, experts maintain that the potential threat of such viruses has been exaggerated.
"In any case, the information included in these emails is false and the "warnings" should be deleted without forwarding. Any "virus warnings" received via a forwarded email should not be taken at face value. Always take the time to confirm the information at a reputable anti-virus website. "
www.hoax-slayer.com/mobile-phone-virus-hoax.html
For Cabir, read XALAN. Or ACE.
>> Edited by bigandclever on Friday 15th July 13:40
"Variants of this hoax have been circulating since 1999. The information in the email is completely untrue and has certainly not been "confirmed by both Motorola and Nokia". If a virus had really destroyed the mobile phones of 3 million US users it would be a major news story around the world. There is nothing on the CNN site about this virus nor does a search of Google News reveal any articles that confirm the story.
"However, there are legitimate news articles about a real mobile phone virus that was discovered back in June 2004. This worm, dubbed "Cabir" is basically a "proof of concept" virus and does little damage. Vnunet.com reports that the first outbreak of this virus "in the wild" occurred in Singapore in early October. Although Cabir is virtually harmless, it does indicate that mobile phone virus attacks are possible and may become a significant threat in the future. News of Cabir may also be giving new life to this old mobile phone virus hoax.While mobile phone viruses are real, experts maintain that the potential threat of such viruses has been exaggerated.
"In any case, the information included in these emails is false and the "warnings" should be deleted without forwarding. Any "virus warnings" received via a forwarded email should not be taken at face value. Always take the time to confirm the information at a reputable anti-virus website. "
www.hoax-slayer.com/mobile-phone-virus-hoax.html
For Cabir, read XALAN. Or ACE.
>> Edited by bigandclever on Friday 15th July 13:40
But be aware that there are a very small number of virii out there which can affect mobile phones. Fortunately they still requie the interaction of the user to "accept" the connection so they are pretty limited in reality.
http://news.zdnet.co.uk/internet/security/0,39020375,39205921,00.htm
Unlikely to see the same problem with Windows based computers on mobile phones, but caution should always be used....
http://news.zdnet.co.uk/internet/security/0,39020375,39205921,00.htm
Unlikely to see the same problem with Windows based computers on mobile phones, but caution should always be used....
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