Mobile devices that access the Internet and receive or send text messages are prone to virus and malware. Such smart-phones are infected by viruses while downloading and installing an application via internet. Mobile viruses can even spread to contacts that users have stored on their mobile phones. In enterprises, these viruses can pose a serious threat to the network and can contribute to loss of service and productivity. With the increasing spread of the MMS-transmitted CommWarrior and Bluetooth-based Cabir viruses many antivirus solution providers have launched antivirus solution. Below is the list of Antivirus softwares for mobile phone that are available for free.
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1) NetQin Mobile Antivirus
NetQin Mobile Anti-virus is recommended by nokia.com and is the first Symbian platinum partner in China’s security field, along with the important partner of Windows Mobile in security area. NetQin Anti-virus supports almost all mobile phones across the world. Download NetQin Mobile Antivirus.
2) BitDefender Mobile Antivirus
It is designed to protect mobile devices against malware. BitDefender Mobile Antivirus works with Windows Mobile Pocket PC versions 2002 and higher, Windows Mobile Smartphone versions 2002 and higher, Symbian Series 60 and Series 80 Smartphone.
The product comes along with two independent modules:
3) F-Secure
If you are having S60-based mobile device then F-Secure Mobile Anti-Virus(TM) is the perfect antivirus solution for you. It automatically scans all files in the background, both in the device and on the memory cards. When an infected file is detected it is immediately quarantined to protect all other data in the system. The antivirus database is updated invisibly in the background when connected to internet. Currently, there are three versions available, one for S60 1st Edition (Nokia 3650, 3660, 7650, etc), another one for S60 2nd Edition (Nokia 6600, 6630, 6680, N70, N90, etc), and the last one for S60 3rd Edition (Nokia N71, N80, E60, E61, E70, etc). Make sure that you download the correct version to secure your cellphone against viruses and malware.
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1) NetQin Mobile Antivirus
NetQin Mobile Anti-virus is recommended by nokia.com and is the first Symbian platinum partner in China’s security field, along with the important partner of Windows Mobile in security area. NetQin Anti-virus supports almost all mobile phones across the world. Download NetQin Mobile Antivirus.
2) BitDefender Mobile Antivirus
It is designed to protect mobile devices against malware. BitDefender Mobile Antivirus works with Windows Mobile Pocket PC versions 2002 and higher, Windows Mobile Smartphone versions 2002 and higher, Symbian Series 60 and Series 80 Smartphone.
The product comes along with two independent modules:
- BitDefender Mobile Antivirus:It runs on the mobile device
- BitDefender Mobile Antivirus Update Module: It runs on the PC. This module installs and updates the BitDefender Mobile Antivirus on your mobile device.
- Download kit here
- Install the kit on your PC. During the installation you will be prompted to select the type of mobile device that you own.
3) F-Secure
If you are having S60-based mobile device then F-Secure Mobile Anti-Virus(TM) is the perfect antivirus solution for you. It automatically scans all files in the background, both in the device and on the memory cards. When an infected file is detected it is immediately quarantined to protect all other data in the system. The antivirus database is updated invisibly in the background when connected to internet. Currently, there are three versions available, one for S60 1st Edition (Nokia 3650, 3660, 7650, etc), another one for S60 2nd Edition (Nokia 6600, 6630, 6680, N70, N90, etc), and the last one for S60 3rd Edition (Nokia N71, N80, E60, E61, E70, etc). Make sure that you download the correct version to secure your cellphone against viruses and malware.
