NETWORK WORLD NEWSLETTER: JOANIE WEXLER ON WIRELESS IN THE ENTERPRISE 12/20/04 Today's focus: Smartphone virus, spam threats loom
Dear [EMAIL PROTECTED], In this issue: * How to keep your mobile devices safe * Links related to Wireless in the Enterprise * Featured reader resource _______________________________________________________________ This newsletter is sponsored by Chantry Networks Chantry Networks is the leading provider of secure integrated mobility management solutions for wireless networks. Chantry's award-winning BeaconWorks suite of products offers unprecedented scalability and availability, coupled with unique network virtualization features; enables out-of-the-box compatibility with wired networks, and provides the foundation for wireless voice over IP. For more information visit: http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=91539 _______________________________________________________________ NW'S RESEARCH CENTER ON CONVERGENCE Go to NW Fusion's Research Center for detailed information on convergence. Find the latest breaking news, case studies, white papers, commentary, reviews and more. Topics on how IP telephony can save hard dollars, how to develop a VOIP security plan, the impact of residential VOIP and more are all found in the Research Center. Click here: http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=91571 _______________________________________________________________ Today's focus: Smartphone virus, spam threats loom By Joanie Wexler Industry analysts at a roundtable session at the recent Wi-Fi Planet conference in San Jose agreed that as smartphone usage escalates, so likely will mobile virus attacks. And In-Stat/MDR expects that global shipments of smartphones - converged, small-form-factor telephony/computing devices - will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 44% over the next five years. The first mobile viruses emerged last June targeting the Symbian mobile operating system, followed by another in July that attacked devices running Windows Mobile for PocketPC. A popular method of mobile virus propagation is beaming the virus over Bluetooth connections. Most devices that support Bluetooth ship with the capability enabled by default; if you or your users are not using it, it is wise to disable it for security reasons. Meanwhile, early this month, Trend Micro launched Mobile Security, software that provides anti-virus and anti-spam protection for short message service (SMS)-enabled mobile phones running Windows Mobile 2003 (available now) and Symbian 7.0 (available in January). The company says the software for these platforms will be free until June 30, 2005 (see link below). And this fall, Nokia responded to attacks on its Symbian-based 6670 and forthcoming 9300 and 9500 smartphones by signing deals with anti-virus software vendors F-Secure and Symantec for subscription services. Also be aware that an optional "wireless 411" directory service is poised to become available jointly from Alltel, Cingular Wireless, T-Mobile USA, Sprint and Nextel Communications early in 2005. From a voice-only, consumer-centric perspective where, in many cases, cellular phones are becoming the primary or only phones that people use, the directory service (for which carriers will likely charge a fee of about $1 per a lookup) has merit. However, smartphone-style devices may also house corporate data and intranet connections, and SMS messages sent to these devices via their phone number could carry spam or viruses. It is highly advisable that enterprises purchasing converged devices for users "opt out" of the wireless 411 directory service and set a policy for end users or business units doing the purchasing to opt out, as well. RELATED EDITORIAL LINKS Mobile phones: An ear full of worms IDG News Service, 12/03/04 http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/1203mobilphone.html Nokia adds anti-virus protection to new smart phone IDG News Service, 09/23/04 http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0923nokiaadds.html Trend Micro Mobile Security http://www.nwfusion.com/nlwir917 Wireless directory draws cheers, jeers Network World, 07/12/04 http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/071204wsdir.html Wireless carriers state case for directory Network World, 09/27/04 http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/092704wireless411.html _______________________________________________________________ To contact: Joanie Wexler Joanie Wexler is an independent networking technology writer/editor in California's Silicon Valley who has spent most of her career analyzing trends and news in the computer networking industry. She welcomes your comments on the articles published in this newsletter, as well as your ideas for future article topics. Reach her at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. _______________________________________________________________ This newsletter is sponsored by Chantry Networks Chantry Networks is the leading provider of secure integrated mobility management solutions for wireless networks. Chantry's award-winning BeaconWorks suite of products offers unprecedented scalability and availability, coupled with unique network virtualization features; enables out-of-the-box compatibility with wired networks, and provides the foundation for wireless voice over IP. For more information visit: http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=91538 _______________________________________________________________ ARCHIVE LINKS Archive of the Wireless newsletter: http://www.nwfusion.com/newsletters/wireless/index.html Wireless research center Latest wireless news, analysis and resource links http://www.nwfusion.com/topics/wireless.html _______________________________________________________________ Under attack! 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