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| Norton Antivirus Coming to Smartphones and TVs Posted: 27 May 2010 07:55 AM PDT The computer security firm Symantec announced today it will expand its Norton line of security software to smartphones, tablet computers and other Internet-enabled devices - even to TVs, automobiles and digital picture frames. "We are entering a new era where non-PC devices are exploding in numbers, which means more opportunity for cybercriminals. It's becoming more and more critical for consumers to be protected beyond their PCs," said Janice Chaffin, president of the Consumer Business Unit at Symantec. Symantec is known mostly for its Norton antivirus software. But over the past three years, the company's work on cloud computing storage, internet parental controls and application reputations (safety ratings for just about any file downloaded online) paved the way for the new push into mobile computing security. Meanwhile, there are 5 things consumers need to know about the "Norton Everywhere" effort: Norton Everywhere is more than antivirus. In fact, on the phone-front (iPhone and Android 2.0+ included), Norton will offer much more than just protection from rogue apps and malware. The apps will let user remotely lock and/or wipe the device in the event of theft or loss, prevent unwanted phone calls, and even keep tabs on their roaming status to avoid extra charges. The Norton Connect App (previously known as 'Tiki') will let users sync with their online backup account (available in Norton 360 or Norton Online Backup) to access, manage and share files directly from an iPhone or Android device (Android is the OS for the Droid smartphone and others). Norton Everywhere is for more than phones. Even Your digital photo frame needs security. Don't believe it? While the threats are different, any device that connects to the Internet has the potential to be a security risk. Norton intends to help you protect Blu-ray players, TVs, game consoles, tablets, e-readers, and even vehicles. When Norton says everywhere, they mean everywhere. Content filtering on your PC isn't enough. Norton has offered content filtering and parental controls for PC and Mac, but children are now accessing the Internet on their phones and even video game consoles. As Norton integrates its databases and infrastructure to provide DNS (Domain Name System) services to internet-enabled devices, users will be able to block their child from inappropriate sites while surfing the web on the Wii, or protect their network from a virus on a guest's iPad. Norton DNS will be available for free, to deliver another level of security as Norton verifies every URL you visit. You may not have a choice, Norton will be everywhere. Rather than asking consumers to download Norton, Symantec aims to partner directly with consumer electronics manufacturers (HTC for one), Norton hopes to deliver stable security, updates, remote support and more all "out of the box." Expect to see beta tests and releases galore this summer, with Norton Everywhere available on several devices (and unavoidable on others) sometime this year.
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| Seven antivirus solutions for Windows Mobile and Symbian Posted: 27 May 2010 06:25 AM PDT Most of us would never consider running our laptops or desktops without an antivirus software package; however, millions of people are walking around with smartphones that have no antivirus protection. The question is, "Do you need antivirus software on your smartphone?" The good news is that there haven't been many viruses that have targeted mobile operating systems. Up until the past few years, most mobile devices couldn't run applications, so the potential damage a single virus could do via mobile would not compare to what would be possible via desktop operating systems. So those people creating viruses and malware seem to have chosen to fish where the fish were. Since 2004, when Symbian users were hit with the Cabir worm, dozens of viruses have attacked Symbian and Windows Mobile users. Newer mobile operating systems, like BlackBerry, iPhone, and Android, make it tougher for viruses to find their way onto your handset due to their default application settings. Many iPhone and Android users claim that there is no need for antivirus protection due to the security built into the OS. BlackBerry advises users of the same thing on its Web site. Mobile antivirus solutionsNot trying to pick on particular OSes, but the mobile antivirus market is dominated by products for Symbian and Windows Mobile. Here are seven smartphone antivirus solutions to check out. BullGuard Mobile Antivirus ESET Mobile Antivirus F-Secure Mobile Security for Business Kaspersky Mobile Security McAfee Mobile Security for Enterprise Norton Smartphone Security Trend Micro Mobile Security Bottom lineIf you're using a Symbian or Windows Mobile device, you're no stranger to the risk of viruses or malware on your handset, and you need an antivirus solution. iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android users haven't had to worry about such issues yet. The fact that more vendors aren't cranking out iPhone or Android antivirus apps makes me question whether there is any threat at all. What do you think? Do you use antivirus software on your smartphone? Do you think it is necessary, or do newer mobile OSes make viruses a thing of the past? Get smartphones tips and news in your inbox Five Filters featured article: The Art of Looking Prime Ministerial - The 2010 UK General Election. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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