New tool released by Sophos

Feb 8, 2007 15:49 GMT  ·  By

An antivirus solution is almost a must for all computers in the entire world because viruses or other infected files are continuously spreading via multiple ways. No matter if it is a file transfer client, e-mail address or instant messengers, the malicious files are prepared to harm our computers. Let's take for example the malware files that are currently more and more popular, being distributed via all the methods mentioned above. At this time, there are a lot of security solutions that sustain they can block the infected files but only some of them are able to assure 100 percent protection of our systems. So, it's obvious that all computer users must install an antivirus solution to defend the computer against all kinds of threats available on the Internet.

Although there are a lot of computer malicious files, Windows Mobile devices are also affected by these infections so the owners must install a security solution to defend their handheld products. The methods for receiving a malicious file on your mobile device are even more numerous because an infection can be sent through an SMS or MMS message, as well as IRDA or Bluetooth port and instant messaging clients.

"Sophos Mobile Security protects devices against malware infection via MMS, SMS, e-mail, instant messaging, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, ensuring business communications are kept secure. Easy to install and configure, it offers on-access, on-demand or scheduled scanning and detects and quarantines any mobile viruses or spyware with minimal impact on device performance. Central policies can be created and deployed to ensure consistent company-wide security," security company Sophos sustained in a press release.

If you want to read more information about this product, as well as downloading a 30 day trial version of the Sophos Mobile Security tool, you can visit this link.