Viruses on Palm OS ?????

[ArtT]

Just tried a new AV software for my PC, and noticed they have a Palm OS AV software.

Any of you veterans use one ?

Is it really necessary at the moment ?

See here.....

AV software (http://www.avast.com/i_idt_155.html)

Incidentally I did manage to see the Great God Clapton at long last, in Cologne Germany.

Spent 10 yrs trying to get a ticket for London concerts without success. Was worth the wait. Amazing sound too in Cologne Arena.

[terrier]

McAfee Professional came with a Palm version. When it saw that I had one, it asked if I wanted it installed. That said, I haven't seen any viruses yet. (Thank God.)

Terrier

[kokopeli123]

ArtT,

I've been using Symantec AV for Palm since it came out sometime last year without any problems.

AFAIK there has only been one Palm virus reported in the wild.

kokopeli123

[g0tr00t]

Palm virus (http://www.cnn.com/2000/TECH/computing/09/22/palm.virus.idg/)

Free Palm Antivirus Software (http://www.bitdefender.com/bd/site/products.php?p_id=23#)

[reinbeau]

Originally posted by g0tr00t
Palm virus (http://www.cnn.com/2000/TECH/computing/09/22/palm.virus.idg/)

Free Palm Antivirus Software (http://www.bitdefender.com/bd/site/products.php?p_id=23#) From this very article (dated in 2000) they assign a very low risk, and note that it hasn't been detected outside of a controlled environment. I know I'm not bothered by it, and doubt seriously that there is a threat. The viri-writers may be trying, but they haven't succeeded yet, and I'm not going to clog up my system trying to protect from something that doesn't exist.

[JMckie]

I agree with Ann. The virus definition file probably contains one entry?

[Curious Cat]

I also agree with Ann (she makes me :D). To put it another way, it’s like selling condoms in a nunnery. :D

[g0tr00t]

I also agree, I posted that because I did not want anyone to spend the $$$ from the first link posted.

Hey worst case scenario, you do a hard reset and a Hot Sync :D

[Rockbeast]

I too agree with Ann...since everybody else does...I mean, how can you not? I sure hope Ann doesn't start suggesting we jump off bridges...seems like my Mom covered that with me a few years ago...

I've just started using som spyware/adware/mail washing utilities on my home computer and spyware utility (spybot) on my work computer. It seems to have improved system performance, especially at home. For anti-virus I use F-prot, I don't think they've come out with a palm version.

[JMckie]

Yes, spybot - great program (free as well). I strongly encourage everyone to run it - you would be surprised at what lives underneath the stairs.