Security advisor Kaspersky Lab reported last week that Russia had earned the dubious distinction of becoming the ninth country with a confirmed infection of a virus targeted at Bluetooth devices. The Cabir.a virus had already stricken handhelds in the Philippines, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, China, India, Finland, Turkey and Vietnam. These attacks represent the next wave of security problems for consumers and businesses, security experts say.
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Bluetooth Security Threat Starting To Spread
Posted by: Paul Korzeniowski February 2, 2005 05:00 AMSecurity advisor Kaspersky Lab reported last week that Russia had earned the dubious distinction of becoming the ninth country with a confirmed infection of a virus targeted at Bluetooth devices. The Cabir.a virus had already stricken handhelds in the Philippines, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, China, India, Finland, Turkey and Vietnam. These attacks represent the next wave of security problems for consumers and businesses, security experts say.