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Mobile Security Threats

Listed below are the Top 10 Threats in mobile malware.

  1. AppDisabler

    Platform: SymbOS
    Type: Trojan

    This is a family of SIS file trojans that attempts to disable the Symbian operating system and third party applications, usually by overwriting the main execution files.

  2. Besolo

    Platform: SymbOS
    Type: Worm

    This family of worms operates on devices running the Symbian Series 60 Second Edition platform. The Beselo family is very similar to the Commwarrior family.

  1. Cabir

    Platform: SymbOS
    Type: Trojan

    This worm affects devices which run on the Symbian Series 60 platform, support Bluetooth connectivity, and are in discoverable mode.

  2. Commwarrior

    Platform: SymbOS
    Type: Worm

    This family of worms operates on Symbian Series 60 devices. Commwarrior propagates as SIS files distributed via Bluetooth, Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS).

  1. Doomboot

    Platform: SymbOS
    Type: Trojan

    The Doombot family comprises of SIS file trojans which drop corrupted system files and other malware on the infected device.

  2. Flexispy

    Platform: Blackberry, SymbOS and WinCE
    Type: Spyware

    This spyphone application is available for a variety of operating systems and is produced by Vervata Wireless Software. The application can record call and SMS information.

  1. Lasco

    Platform: SymbOS
    Type: Worm

    This worm runs on devices running the Symbian Series 60 platform and propagates via Bluetooth and manual file transfer. The worm arrives in a device's message Inbox.

  2. Mabir

    Platform: SymbOS
    Type: Worm

    This worm operates on Symbian Series 60 devices and is capable of spreading via both Bluetooth and Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS).

  1. Mopofeli

    Platform: SymbOS
    Type: Spyware

    This spyware runs on Symbian Series 60 Second Edition devices. Upon installation and execution, Mopofeli will forward all incoming and outgoing SMS messages.

  2. Skulls

    Platform: SymbOS
    Type: Trojan

    Skulls is a malicious trojan that corrupts phone icons. This family of SIS file trojans replaces critical system ROM files with non-functional versions.