On CNET: Create your holiday wish list
BNET Business Network:
BNET
TechRepublic
ZDNet
TalkBack 4 of 24:
Next »
« Previous
In other words, take the cyberpunk's fist up our butts with a smile.
Right now, the AV corps are trying to stay one step ahead of the black-hats. Our cell phones are but a new battle front that is now only being explored.
Even if they scan for viruses at network level, there's still the off-chance that one will slip past and get to your handset. Plus, some cells can be connected to a computer, adding another attack vector. Will a carrier scanning their cellular network stop a virus from comming in to your cell from your own PC via the internet? I don't have to worry about either. I don't use my cell for netsurfing (don't think I can on a pre-paid plan) and I don't connect it to my PC. If I needed to do either one, I would look into cellphone AVs.
Posted by: Mr. Roboto   Posted on: 02/24/06 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use
Reply to Story Reply to Message

Alert moderator to an offensive message

Subscribe to this discussion via Email or RSS

The scum bag leech Antivirus companies can take a hike.  DonnieBoy | 02/24/06
In other words, take the cyberpunk's fist up our butts with a smile.  Mr. Roboto | 02/24/06
Why not just lock yourself up in a box forever then?  5th Limb in the Kisser | 02/24/06
In other words, take the cyberpunk's fist up our butts with a smile.  Mr. Roboto | 02/24/06
God, I hate to agree with Gartner  Real World | 02/24/06
Antivirus look to get locked into cells  Loverock Davidson | 02/24/06
Time to simplify  dana@... | 02/24/06
I agree  thunderdome1 | 02/24/06
Yes, but the corporations want to keep adding "features"..  5th Limb in the Kisser | 02/24/06
Mark one up for marketshare  NonZealot | 02/24/06
It's because most of the customers...  Grayson Peddie | 02/24/06
How do you avoid it? Easy...  Artstar | 02/24/06
Even easier  Linux Advocate | 02/24/06
yup, tin cans and a cord..  5th Limb in the Kisser | 02/24/06
..how zealously you beat that sorry dead horse..  5th Limb in the Kisser | 02/24/06
Threats for Symbian: more than Pocket PC/SmartPhone  Grayson Peddie | 02/24/06
Don't fret, my ZDNet brethren..  5th Limb in the Kisser | 02/24/06
I am sure that the intivirus writers are hard at  drew1313 | 02/24/06
yup, like firemen burning down forests!  5th Limb in the Kisser | 02/25/06
Howsabout makings *PHONES*, dammit?  Knorthern Knight | 02/24/06
Now hold on a minute!!!  5th Limb in the Kisser | 02/25/06
You beat me to it...  Elekt | 02/25/06
Just make phones!  jbaviera@... | 02/27/06
simplistic  CobraA1 | 02/26/06

What do you think?

SponsoredWhite Papers, Webcasts, and Downloads

advertisement
advertisement

SmartPlanet

  • Thought-provoking progressive ideas on diverse topics that intersect with technology, business, and life, and matter to the world at large. Visit SmartPlanet
  • More from IBM
  • Innovate your business' process model, play against the market, compete against others on our scoreboards and WIN! Try INNOV8 2.0: A BPM Simulator
  • Enabling Real-World Business Transformation through IBM Service Management Read the EMA Analyst Report
Click Here