First Nokia Series 60 Worm Discovered, Infects Via Bluetooth

It ’s only a proof of conception for now , but Symantec ’s Security Response site is listing the first dirt ball for Nokia Series 60 phones , call EPOC.Cabir . The worm transfer itself over open Bluetooth connections to other phones , copying itself over where it continue to search for other Bluetooth - enabled gadget — after copying itself to another , hidden directory from where it fulfil , meaning even deleting the trojan .SIS file and rebooting wo n’t discontinue the worm from replicate .

Since EPOC.Cabir is proof of concept alone for now , there is no consignment ( like deleting all your striking or something ) , besides the weakened battery aliveness of a earphone always actively searching and copying over Bluetooth . Do n’t get too worried , for now , but verify you have disenable Bluetooth when not in use and never swallow Bluetooth joining from unidentified informant or undefendable / execute file cabinet from unknown sources — you know , all the introductory internet safety equipment tips you should hump from when we all conjointly pull through the internet from Outlook virus .

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