SymbOS/Beselo.A! Worm May Be Spreading on Mobile Phone Networks
- By Grey McKenzie
- Published Tuesday 22nd 2008
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US-CERT is aware of public reports of a malicious SymbianOS worm that may be
spreading on mobile phone networks.
The SymbOS/Beselo.A! worm may affect mobile devices running SymbianOS using MMS and Bluetooth.
It is reported that this worm spreads by convincing users to install an incoming file that contains the malicious code.
These malicious files are noted to have, but are not limited
to, the following file names:
* Beauty.jpg
* Sex.mp3
* Love.rm
US-CERT encourages users to
* Use caution when accepting incoming files via MMS and Bluetooth
* Secure Bluetooth connections to prevent access from unauthorized
devices
* Install anti-virus software and keep its virus signature files up-to-date
The SymbOS/Beselo.A! worm may affect mobile devices running SymbianOS using MMS and Bluetooth.
It is reported that this worm spreads by convincing users to install an incoming file that contains the malicious code.
These malicious files are noted to have, but are not limited
* Beauty.jpg
* Sex.mp3
* Love.rm
US-CERT encourages users to
* Use caution when accepting incoming files via MMS and Bluetooth
* Secure Bluetooth connections to prevent access from unauthorized
devices
* Install anti-virus software and keep its virus signature files up-to-date
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