'Skulls' Virus Attacks Nokia Smartphones

MythicaL · Nov 24, 2004, 07:38 AM

Once attacked by Skulls, the only things the smartphones can do is make and receive calls. The anti-virus lab F-Secure said it had produced guidelines for users to help them remove the program and get their phones working

A new Internet Trojan-type virus is turning some Nokia smartphones into plain old dumb phones, the BBC reported Tuesday.

Dubbed "Skulls," the malicious code was spread by Web sites that offer phone users downloads of wallpaper, games and ring tones.

It targets the Nokia model 7610 phones using Symbian software. Once in the phone, the program replaces all the icons on the main page with skulls and replaces all the working applications, such as contacts, calendar and notebook with non-working versions so the phone becomes almost useless.

The only things the phone can do is old-fashioned -- make and receive calls.

The Finnish anti-virus lab F-Secure said it had produced guidance for users to help them remove the program and get their phones working again.

Source: TechNewsWorld

Captain EBD · Nov 24, 2004, 08:16 AM

cell phones now a day are becoming more like hand held computers/palms...with their own OS...

these phone manufacturing companys need to start thinking about anti-virus and firewalls, some kinda protection - more and more viruses and exploits will start to become more of a problem as the cell phones become more advanced...

Callandor · Nov 24, 2004, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain EBD

cell phones now a day are becoming more like hand held computers/palms...with their own OS...

these phone manufacturing companys need to start thinking about anti-virus and firewalls, some kinda protection - more and more viruses and exploits will start to become more of a problem as the cell phones become more advanced...

Sad, but true.

And the messed up thing is, they're targeting mainly Nokia and I just hapen to like Nokia phones alot. Oh well, makes sense, seeing as most of the world's population likes to use Nokia handsets as well coz of the user friendly GUI.

germanjulian · Nov 24, 2004, 10:40 AM

my poor baby

better be more careful what i download now.

Nov 24, 2004, 07:38 AM	#1
MythicaL I like computers. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In front of a monitor Posts: 3,399 Rep Power: 89 System Specs	'Skulls' Virus Attacks Nokia Smartphones Once attacked by Skulls, the only things the smartphones can do is make and receive calls. The anti-virus lab F-Secure said it had produced guidelines for users to help them remove the program and get their phones working A new Internet Trojan-type virus is turning some Nokia smartphones into plain old dumb phones, the BBC reported Tuesday. Dubbed "Skulls," the malicious code was spread by Web sites that offer phone users downloads of wallpaper, games and ring tones. It targets the Nokia model 7610 phones using Symbian software. Once in the phone, the program replaces all the icons on the main page with skulls and replaces all the working applications, such as contacts, calendar and notebook with non-working versions so the phone becomes almost useless. The only things the phone can do is old-fashioned -- make and receive calls. The Finnish anti-virus lab F-Secure said it had produced guidance for users to help them remove the program and get their phones working again. Source: TechNewsWorld __________________ Always knew I didn't belong in this world. I wasn't made for this. But I'll never forget those who betrayed me, and those who never failed my trust.

Nov 24, 2004, 08:16 AM	#2
Captain EBD i like computers. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 296 Rep Power: 0	cell phones now a day are becoming more like hand held computers/palms...with their own OS... these phone manufacturing companys need to start thinking about anti-virus and firewalls, some kinda protection - more and more viruses and exploits will start to become more of a problem as the cell phones become more advanced... __________________ .......

Nov 24, 2004, 10:40 AM	#4
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