Symantec’s Norton Smartphone Security aims to give mobile device users the same level of security that has become standard for laptops and other computing devices.
“Smartphones are expanding consumer freedom to communicate and access important information anytime, anywhere,” said Symantec Consumer Business Unit senior vice-president Rowan Trollope said.
“However, unsecure public WiFi or network connections can put users at risk. In addition, web and e-mail viruses can directly infect smartphones, enabling hackers to remotely control the device, access sensitive information or disable applications,” he said.
“Norton Smartphone Security runs discreetly in the background, providing the confidence and peace of mind to engage in everyday activities like e-mailing, Web browsing or banking online from these handheld devices.”
As more users transact using their mobile devices, the financial incentives for virus writers and mobile hackers increase, Symantec says.
In a U.S. survey of smartphone users conducted by Applied Research, 34 per cent of respondents said they access their bank accounts via their mobile device and 54 per cent of respondents said they access web sites that require a password.
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