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Symantec Unveils Mobile Security 4.0 for Symbian to Combat Evolving Wireless Threats

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Symantec Corp., the global leader in information security, has announced the launch of Symantec Mobile Security 4.0 for Symbian, a comprehensive mobile security solution designed to protect Symbian OS-based smartphones from network intrusions, viruses, Trojan horses, and worms. The solution offers integrated antivirus and firewall technologies, real-time automatic and on-demand virus scan capabilities, and a robust end-to-end security solution for both consumers and enterprises.

Key Takeaways:

  • Symantec Mobile Security 4.0 for Symbian provides integrated antivirus and firewall capabilities for select Series 60 and Nokia 9300 and 9500 smartphones.
  • The solution offers proactive protection against all Symbian file-based forms of malicious threats, such as viruses, Trojan horses, and worms.
  • Real-time automatic and on-demand virus scan capabilities protect files stored on the smartphone, while the firewall intercepts both incoming and outgoing connection attempts and blocks or permits them based on a list of rules.
  • Symantec LiveUpdate Wireless allows users to download the latest virus protection updates when the device has access to a wireless Internet connection.
  • The solution is available for consumers and enterprises, with a two-year downloadable service available for purchase at www.symantecstore.com/symbian.
  • Symantec Security Response provides customers with comprehensive, global, 24x7 Internet security expertise to guard against today's complex Internet threats.
  • The estimated retail price for the service is US$44.95, and pricing for enterprise customers is available through Symantec's enterprise licensing program.

Statistics:

  • Over 25 million Symbian OS-based phones have been shipped to date.
  • Over 40 Symbian OS phone models are currently shipping to over 200 mobile carriers worldwide.
  • 54 percent of smartphone owners use their devices to send and receive emails that include confidential personal data.
  • More than 40 percent of smartphone owners access bank accounts using their smartphones.
  • Nearly one third of respondents access credit card accounts.
  • 55.7 percent of smartphone users store confidential personal, business, or client data on their devices.

Sources:

  • Symantec Corp.
  • InsightExpress
  • Symbian
  • Symantec Security Response
  • Symantec Press Center

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