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Hey Nokia users having Symbian Operating System (OS), be aware of the new disaster named SymbOS/Beselo.A!worm, which is spreading wildly in Symbian enabled mobile phones. Fortinet, a security vendor, has uncovered a malicious Worm that is actively spreading on mobile phone networks having SymbianOS incliuding Nokia 6600, 6630, 6680, 7610, N70 and N72 handsets.T his malware is disguised as a multimedia file (MMS) with an evocative name either Beauty.jpg, Sex.mp3 or Love.rm. This is deceiving users into unknowingly installing the malicious software onto their phones.
Unlike Microsoft Windows, SymbianOS types files based on their contents and not their extensions, so it is worth noting that recipients of infected MMS would still be presented with an installation dialogue upon “clicking” on the attachment. The recipients of infected MMS would be presented with an installation dialogue upon “clicking” on the attachment and install the malicious piece of software. After installation, the worm harvests all the phone numbers from the phone’s contact lists and targets them with a viral MMS carrying .SIS worm file. In addition to harvesting these numbers, the malware also sends itself to generated numbers as well.
Though this mobile malware is still pretty rare, but it has made the occasional appearance in the past, despite suspicions that these warnings were simply a way to promote a vendor’s products.
Always be cautious while receiving MMS and other multimedia files through Bluetooth. Always connect to PC carefully while connecting your mobile sets. Your PC may have got viruses that can harm your mobile or your mobile virus/worm may transfer to your PC. Symbian users must not to say yes to any .jpg, .mp3, or .rm files trying to install themselves on your phone. You better install one good AntiVirus in your mobile like good AntiVirus in your PC. Note that, you are supposed to update your virus definition every day or week.
