Sunday, March 30, 2008

Kaspersky Mobile Security 7.0 for Windows Mobile, Symbian S60 released


Recently Kaspersky Lab released a new product for the "integrated protection of smartphones running Symbian and Windows Mobile."


All the usual things are there, including protecting against network attacks, malware and SMS s

pam. In addition, in case user loses its smartphone, Kaspersky Mobile Security 7.0 allows him/her to completely lock the device or remotely delete the data on it. Moreover, if a smartphone is stolen, the SIM-Watch function prevents the thief from accessing data on the phone without the original SIM card; as soon as the original SIM card is replaced, a message notifies its owner of the new telephone number…
All in all, mobile security companies keep bundling additional functionality of top of the standard features like fighting against malware and spam.
On the other hand, I urge Symbian S60 device owners just to carefully read everything before complying. That should do the trick just as well… Full release follows after the jump.
PRESS RELEASE - Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the release of a new product for the integrated protection of smartphones running Symbian and Windows Mobile.
Kaspersky Mobile Security 7.0 offers powerful protection for data stored on smartphones in the event that the device is lost, as well as protecting against network attacks, malware and SMS spam. A series of technical and functional modifications have improved the performance of the product, making it more effective and user-friendly.
Key new functions available in Kaspersky Mobile Security 7.0 allow users to completely block a lost device or to remotely delete the data on it. Moreover, if a smartphone is stolen, the SIM-Watch function prevents the thief from accessing data on the phone without the original SIM card; as soon as the original SIM card is replaced, a message notifies its owner of the new telephone number.
Kaspersky Mobile Security 7.0 scans incoming files and network connections in real-time, performing antivirus scans of the whole device on demand or on schedule. The product also blocks messages from unwanted or incorrect numbers, as well as SMS messages containing words or phrases entered by the user into a blacklist.
Regular updates of antivirus databases allow Kaspersky Mobile Security 7.0 to protect against the very latest malicious programs. Updates are performed automatically at intervals set by the user and are available via WAP/HTTP (GPRS, EDGE, Wi-Fi, etc.) or via a PC during synchronization.
Kaspersky Mobile Security 7.0 can be installed on smartphones running Windows Mobile 5.0, 6.0 or Symbian version 9.x Series 60 3rd.

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