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Symbian OS anti-virus software in the works

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Anti-virus company Kaspersky has decided it's time to cash in on Symbian malware hysteria after the Cabir and CommWarrior viruses received some airplay in recent months. Infecting Nokia Series 60 smartphones, these virii haven't actually been all too visible yet, but Kaspersky's entry into the smartphone anti-virus realm indicates they, at least, expect Symbian viruses to become more of an issue over time. Their Anti-Virus for Symbian OS is currently in open beta, which allows beta testers to sign up to receive automagic anti-virus updates for their phones. The software includes a monitor that reportedly intercepts viruses as they arrive as well as a scanner that hunts for malware at the user's request. The software only supports Symbian OS versions 6.1 and 7.0, with no plans yet to add support for the latest, version 9.0. Guess that's what you'll get for being cutting edge, suckas: no anti-virus for you!