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Virus incomming! |
red5hark
Joined: May 09, 2004
Posts: 76
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Correct me if i am wrong...
First we need to have Bluetooth switched on
Then we have to accept an incoming trasmission
And if it is an SIS file do we not need then to install it for it to be able to run?
Sounds like a pretty hefty way to get a Virus onto a phone, why not infect the phone via a subscriber update via Vodafones or Oranges own network ?
Have there not been scares like this before about text messaging ?
What about hiding malicous code inside a picture message as that has to be run to view it...
Just a few thoughts...
RED
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finbom
Joined: Dec 09, 2003
Posts: 157
From: Sweden
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Well. All I want to know if there is any antivirussoftware that works on the p900. hehe.
Well when we do have a threat "in-the-wild" I asume that a software will be available.
Feels good to know that there is nothing to do at the moment.
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anonymuser
Joined: Dec 17, 2002
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sounds like a pretty rubbish virus to me - the only "concept" they've proved is that software people choose to install (without reason) can do Bad Things. so next time you receive an installation file through bluetooth without asking for it, and you don't know what it is or where it's come from, guess what - don't install it. do you really need antivirus for that? no wonder Norton makes so much money..
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finbom
Joined: Dec 09, 2003
Posts: 157
From: Sweden
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well, Many users still open all attached files in their mail.
The knowledge of what can happen is still too low amon average users.
They need the AV-software (and firewalls) to protect themself and also not to host a virus-colony..
Curiosity is the most dangerous part... -"oh, an incomming file! Cool. where did it come from. Must open too see...".
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bogdan1978buc
Joined: May 23, 2003
Posts: 285
From: Romania
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If they will make viruses, now we'll have to pay antivirus, instead of buing games or video / audio players, and so on 
There are people that wants viruses, cause they want to be important, to say "oh my god, i have a virus. I'm so important, and now I can't do that or that" ! |
johono
Joined: Jun 11, 2004
Posts: 39
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Funny how serious people are taking this. lol. Just backup the phone every week and do a restore. Chill people. Also the virus is for the s60 platform not UIQ |
anonymuser
Joined: Dec 17, 2002
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On 2004-06-15 17:18:00, bogdan1978buc wrote:
If they will make viruses, now we'll have to pay antivirus, instead of buing games or video / audio players, and so on |
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but the thing is, we don't have to pay for antivirus, because we're aren't complete idiots and we aren't going to install unknown files. are we?
if this "worm" exploited some vulnerability in symbian or UIQ (like Slammer does windows, for example) i'd be worried. but it doesn't, it just exploits silly people that don't know better. we know better.
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khaosspawn
Joined: Jan 02, 2004
Posts: 61
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@MixiN
Too true. I prefer the "firewall" type concept for blocking out intruders. Can't see me? Can't infect me. |
khaosspawn
Joined: Jan 02, 2004
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Slashdot has coverage as well. |
gelfen
Joined: Nov 22, 2003
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From: Melbourne, Australia
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i first posted about this here
blujacking about "virus detected" will now strike terror into the hearts of millions...MUAHAHAHAHA! MUAHAHAHAHA! MUAHAHAHAHA! 
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johono
Joined: Jun 11, 2004
Posts: 39
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no it wont the masses are ignorant bastards the puriest are a few among the masses. |
ph03n!x
Joined: Jun 14, 2004
Posts: > 500
From: Madras, India
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Hey guyz, the OS itself is in the ROM of the phone right? so I dont think any serious damage could come to the phone, but just to be cautious least the data in the phone (contacts, files, sms) might be stolen better not open blutooth'd files unless it is something you asked for. and as some1 said, a regular bckup and restore should keep us safe. i guess using an encryption s/w like powerprotect too is a gud idea. the Px00 is miles away from being as vulnerable as Windogs is... |
Lembo
Joined: Mar 13, 2004
Posts: > 500
From: East London
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Surely if there was a weakness in your phone security, it would be up to the phone company to fix it.
Firmware updates could be used.
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anonymuser
Joined: Dec 17, 2002
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if there was a flaw in the firmware - for instance, a way for virus writers to get their SIS file auto-installed as soon as it's recieved - then yep there'd be a good case for a firmware upgrade. but there is no security issue here - the user is in full control, and has to both accept the file and choose to install it (ignoring at least one security warning) before anything bad can happen. if it does, it's user error. |
danberte
Joined: Jun 02, 2004
Posts: 109
From: Cluj-Napoca/Romania
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just to show how good of a negotiator and diplomat i am i will try to make peace between the two sides of the battle on this thread. first argument is that, for a long time now on there will be no worse virus/threat for my p800 than a silly blond. and that it serious threat, because it comes uninvited and doesnt request for permission. looolz. 
the second, and the serious part (i was serious in the first too, hehe), is that the big thing about "virus on uiq" is that, after a long time of saying there are no viruses on this os, here comes a time for the ones who said there will be, to jubilate. i also said this long time ago, along with my palm's first infection, and after "format" i couldnt be jubilating.
yes guys, its damn possible and damn close. yes, you need to have bluetooth on and stuff to get infected bla bla, but stop debating on this virus that had generated the fuss (it.s completely harmless and totally controlable/containable). others are waiting to be born. the people who know the uiq software flaws are welcome to patch... or infect?
ps. px00 are powerfull and complex machines. they run hundres of software titles. viruses can be easely run too. backup frequently and keep informed on this and u.ll be safe.
whish you all never to have problems such
the """firewalled""" danberte
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Posted: 2004-06-15 13:19
