The capability gap between personal computers and mobile phones continues to narrow and, from a convenience and productivity point of view, that’s a good thing. But along with the benefits come risks, according to Symantec. The Cupertino, Calif. company — known mainly for its Norton brand of computing security products — believes mobile devices are now advanced enough to make them vulnerable to the same security issues that threaten personal computers and notebooks. Based on that belief, Symantec has launched Norton Smartphone Security.
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Symantec Assigns Security Detail to Smartphones
Posted by: Fred J. Aun November 21, 2007 11:19 AMThe capability gap between personal computers and mobile phones continues to narrow and, from a convenience and productivity point of view, that’s a good thing. But along with the benefits come risks, according to Symantec. The Cupertino, Calif. company — known mainly for its Norton brand of computing security products — believes mobile devices are now advanced enough to make them vulnerable to the same security issues that threaten personal computers and notebooks. Based on that belief, Symantec has launched Norton Smartphone Security.