Top 5 Windows Mobile Antivirus
The ever increasing business need for PDAs and SmartPhones has led to a
large spread of virus, spyware and malware special designed for Windows
Mobile platform. This Top 5 Windows Mobile Antivirus presents some of
the most recommended anit-virus products for the Windows Mobile
platform.
Today's smartphone viruses have shown that it is possible to create
malicious code that makes the phone unusable. A virus can also cause
false billing or unwanted disclosure of stored information. Protection
against harmful content is required on every smartphone.
What features should you look for when considering an Mobile Anti-Virus?
Most of the features to look for in selecting a mobile antivirus
solution are the same ones you're familiar with in choosing one for
your PC:
- Support for
your device. You have to check that any software supports
the operating system and device you want to protect. For instance, most
antivirus vendors are updating their products to cover Windows Mobile
5.0 and 6.0 —but, be sure to verify before you buy. - Easy-to-use.
If it isn't easy, let's be honest, you're not going to do it. Not only
must the installation be easy and foolproof; but the interface I use
day-to-day needs to be clear and useful. - Automatic,
over-the-air (OTA) updates. Antivirus vendors constantly
update their products to recognize new threats, and over-the-air is the
best way to deliver those updates. If you have to wait until you
synchronize to receive updates, you could be going outside wearing
yesterday's virus protection. - Real-time
virus scanning. This may slow your device a little, but
this is the best form of protection. Antivirus software should examine
all attachments for viruses. - Intrusion
detection. When you set up a Windows Mobile 5.0 device,
you'll find that Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are "OFF" by default. If you have
an earlier version of Windows Mobile operating system, check the Help
files on your device or contact your device provider for instructions
on how to turn off these services. In either case, read about how to
activate them safely. Then, it isn't as crucial to have intrusion
detection. - Support for
you. When I have a security-related question, I want a
fast answer. My company is intentionally small, and we don't have an
in-house support staff. So, the type of support that a vendor offers is
often a deciding factor on whether I'll buy or not. Besides an
easy-to-use Web knowledge base, I want rapid-response e-mail, live
chat, and phone support.
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