The first viruses for mobile phones appeared at the beginning of this century. Since then, as mobile phone operating systems become more complex, viruses have also evolved. The presence of a virus on a mobile phone can lead to very unpleasant consequences, from the loss of data stored in the phone to quite tangible financial losses.
You should be aware that viruses on a mobile phone can be of two types: written specifically for mobile phones and ordinary computer viruses that got on the phone with recorded files. Computer viruses usually do not interfere with the use of the phone, its owner can only notice them when the phone is connected to the computer - the latter's antivirus program reports on infected files.
Removing such viruses is very simple - just scan your phone with an antivirus program on your computer. But viruses for mobile phones cannot be removed with an ordinary computer antivirus, since different operating systems are installed on the computer and the mobile phone.
If you use a smartphone, you can download the Kaspersky Mobile Security application to check it. The program supports the following OS versions: Windows Mobile 5.0, 6.0, 6.1, 6.5; Symbian ^ 3, Symbian 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4 Series 60 (only Nokia); BlackBerry; Android 1.5, 1.6, 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3. You can download a free trial version of the application by following the link:
If you do not know what OS is installed in your smartphone, follow the link above and select the desired antivirus according to the model of your smartphone. You can download the application directly from your phone by typing in its mobile browser: kms.kaspersky.com.
One of the options for cleaning your phone is to format it. When formatting, all phone settings are returned to the factory state, all user information is deleted. For information on the command to format your phone, see its reference manual.
It is better to prevent any threat than to eliminate its consequences later. To prevent your phone from getting infected with viruses, take basic precautions. Do not download programs and files from sites unknown to you, do not believe those who offer to download free antivirus programs for phones - in most cases, all these programs are infected with viruses. Do not open MMS from strangers, do not call back to unfamiliar phones. Do not follow the links sent to you from strangers. Disable bluetooth. Following these simple steps will save you a lot of problems.
