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Microsoft powered cell phones resistant to mobile virus attacks June 21, 2004 [General] | By Edward J. R. ... contrary to Symbian smartphones, that lately were infected... To allay such fears, Microsoft has built multiple security features into its Smartphone OS, a Symbian rival which is also used in hybrid devices which blends the functions of a mobile phone with a personal digital assistant, claimed Mike Wehrs, director of technology and standards for Microsoft's Mobile Devices Division. "Even if the handset OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) or operator decides not to turn those security features on, every piece of code that attempts execute on the phone triggers a dialogue box," Wehrs stressed. "The likelihood of someone writing a piece of code that actually could duplicate and get around the certificate system is pretty remote." To read more click here. Conclusion: if you don't want to worry about antivirus software for your smartphone, don't buy Symbian, select Microsoft powered cell phones!  Post your comment (free registration is required to post, but if you register you can edit your posts later) [ 1 Comment ]
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