Symantec, the big security software company, has released their antivirus software for mobile devices, the Symantec AntiVirus for Handhelds Corporate Edition 3.5. Runs under Palm OS, Microsoft Windows Mobile, and Pocket PC platforms, this comprehensive virus protection solution software will help safeguarded corporate assets and protects against the potential spread of malicious code downloaded from the Web, email or a Wi-Fi connection, or beamed via Bluetooth or infrared ports.

“Wireless technology has changed the way we conduct business, offering mobile workers constant access to business-critical applications and data,” said Sarah Hicks, vice president of mobile and wireless solutions, Symantec Corporation. “While this flexibility expands productivity, it introduces complexity and security risk as wireless devices become a new target for hackers looking to infiltrate a corporate network. Our award winning virus protection offers a centralized management console to lock down this new attack vector to ensure enterprise-wide security.”

Symantec AntiVirus for Handhelds Corporate Edition 3.5 enables secure mobile computing through on-device, real-time scanning and alerting of potential security threats. Flexible on-demand, scheduled and automatic scan options provide continuous, up-to-date virus definitions via Wireless LiveUpdate for virus removal, repair and the deleting of infected files.

Symantec AntiVirus for Handhelds features:

• Runs natively on Palm OS® and Pocket PC devices
• Renewable annual service keeps you up to date with the latest virus protection updates, features, and OS compatibility upgrades
• Auto-Protect provides real-time protection against malicious codeunobtrusively, in the background
• Automatic scans can check for viruses after expansion card insertion or desktop synchronization
• On-demand scans allow you to examine applications and files for viruses at any time you want
• New virus protection updates are automatically transferred from your desktop computer the next time you synchronize your PDA
• Wireless LiveUpdate™ downloads new virus protection updates directly to your handheld when you have a direct wireless connection to the Internet
• Logging capability provides vital information you need to take action against virus threats
• Symantec™ Security Response works 24 hours a day to discover and develop antidotes for new viruses

Other mobile antivirus program:

• AhnLab AntiVirus Vaccine
• F-Secure AntiVirus for Mobile Phone

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