Cell Phone Virus 'Cabir' on the Prowl

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A new virus is out that affects only cell phones and is probably the first known mobile virus. According to Kaspersky Labs, an anti-virus firm, the new virus called "Cabir" infects cell phones running the Symbian Operating System. The new virus was written by 29a, a group of virus writers that specializes in proof-of-concept viruses. The virus spreads thru a wireless Bluetooth connection and attempts to find other phones with the Symbian operating system. Read More..