For several years the mobile industry is aware of the possibility of such a problem with viruses software for mobile phones. At present, the risk of contracting the virus phone limited to those cases when a user downloads an application from an unknown or untrusted source. Currently there are no well-known, rapidly spreading mobile virus in commercial networks.

Nokia refers to security issues with utmost seriousness, they constantly develop and establish advanced anti-virus programs in all our products.

Recommendations for users of mobile phones
Users can protect their mobile phones with simple measures to combat the infected applications.

It is important that users know about the correct use of mobile phones, and these recommendations will help to keep them in good condition:

• Accept and download content from trusted sources. To reliable sources include portals, operators and other well-known resources such as the Nokia Software Market, which offers the appropriate measures to protect against viruses and other malicious applications.
• If your phone appears on hazard warning during installation, this means that the content is not registered. In this case, you should carefully check whether the content is loaded from a trusted source, and whether you can install it safely.

Mobile worm (Cabir)

Nokia is aware of the existence of a mobile worm that attempts to copy itself via Bluetooth. This virus sends a copy of his «see» devices Bluetooth. However, the worm does not damage the device until the user approves the installation of the virus. In addition, the worm can not find the device, working in buyout «hidden» mode, Bluetooth, or those in which Bluetooth is turned off. This virus does not apply to mobile networks.

The worm is programmed to work on a platform of Symbian OS. According to the results of tests conducted by Nokia, to now selling devices, which can affect the virus, are those models from Nokia, which uses the platform for Series 60.

Since Bluetooth is essentially a means for data transfer, the best precaution – a special attention to the files that are downloaded from unknown or untrusted source. If the worm gets into the device, it can be removed without causing any harm to the telephone.