simonbryant

Is this a requirment for Pocket PC's?

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Originally Posted by simonbryant

Is this a requirment for Pocket PC's? Simon

Apparently it isn't essential or even necessary. I asked a similar question not too long ago. I was told that there are no live viruses for pocket pc. I am pleased about this because I tried McAffee and hated it. I'n not convinced that it was working properly anyway

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simonbryant

ahh good....it won't be long before airborne virus start to target PDA's

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ValkyrieRider

Originally Posted by Simian_

Apparently it isn't essential or even necessary. I asked a similar question not too long ago. I was told that there are no live viruses for pocket pc. I am pleased about this because I tried McAffee and hated it. I'n not convinced that it was working properly anyway

Actually, there have been a few viruses targeted at PDA's in the past. Some quick research on the internet will give the history. With the increased use of PDAs, and the sync'ing of them to desktops and servers, I can only imagine viruses becoming more of a problem in the future.

There is good antivirus software on the market that is free, and updates are provided as needed. I use Airscanner A/V on my PDA. I don't, however, bother with firewall software.

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simonbryant

you thats what i thought too....

The firewall should be incorporated within the router (NAT) Network Address Translation.

neonkoala

I saw a thread a while back that said someone did a scan and had managed to get a version of the NetSky virus on his axim through ActiveSync.

eve6grl02

if you want to play it safe, download the free antivirus and firewall from www.airscanner.com

i have it, and it's great. no viruses (yet) :approve:

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If I can ask a question, is the danger of infection of the PDA or that the PDA will be the means of spreading the infection?

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Originally Posted by paulg1957

If I can ask a question, is the danger of infection of the PDA or that the PDA will be the means of spreading the infection? Thanks

right now, neither(no real viruses yet).

my biggest fear is that the PDA will be the target of a new virus, although both scenarios are possible in the future...

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