Symbian OS - mysterious playground for new malware

2005-09-01

Robert X Wang

Symantec, Ireland
Editor: Helen Martin

Abstract

In the last year or two, an increasing number of Symbian threats have been reported. While there are not yet many malware writers who are interested in the Symbian OS, this may soon change. Robert Wang asks: is the Symbian OS in danger of further attacks?

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