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Old 08-03-09, 07:23 PM   #1
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I am using an iphone for google search and browsing different websites.
Is it possible for the phone to be affected by virus ? If so what security measures should be taken? Are there antivirus softwares for mobile phones too? Can someone enlighten me please?
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Old 08-03-09, 07:26 PM   #2
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Is it possible for the phone to be affected by virus ? If so what security measures should be taken? Are there antivirus softwares for mobile phones too?
yes its possible for phones to be affected by virus. and there as anti viruses for mobiles too.

this is all know. I think only windows mobiles are affected by viruses, but I may be wrong.
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i dont think there is any for i phones but i guess safari is said to be the safest browser
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I am using an iphone for google search and browsing different websites.
Is it possible for the phone to be affected by virus ? If so what security measures should be taken? Are there antivirus softwares for mobile phones too? Can someone enlighten me please?
If you consider the RISK, then you can avoid many things. As NP said Windows Mobiles are pronte to virus attack, not sure about iphone.

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i dont think there is any for i phones but i guess safari is said to be the safest browser
I don't think it is considered safest browser, but Apple claim safari 4 to be the fastest browser.
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