First virus for Windows CE surfaces

Ev!L-aLphA · Jul 18, 2004, 08:17 AM

"BitDefender, based in Romania, stated that it has discovered a "proof of concept" virus for Microsoft's operating system for smart phones and other handhelds. The malicious code's author, who uses the pseudonym Ratter, is part of the 29A VX group that created a virus for the Symbian OS.

BitDefender said it is the first known Windows CE virus. Microsoft could not be reached for comment. "

Source: ZDnet

Jul 18, 2004, 08:17 AM	#1
Ev!L-aLphA \| n f e c t e D Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: California Posts: 4,111 Rep Power: 60	First virus for Windows CE surfaces "BitDefender, based in Romania, stated that it has discovered a "proof of concept" virus for Microsoft's operating system for smart phones and other handhelds. The malicious code's author, who uses the pseudonym Ratter, is part of the 29A VX group that created a virus for the Symbian OS. BitDefender said it is the first known Windows CE virus. Microsoft could not be reached for comment. " Source: ZDnet