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a virus on a portable?

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Derek

Derek Report 13 May 2004 17:43

This afternoon while quietly playingcards with a bunch of french friends, one of them started messing about with his portable telephone. When asked, he said he had a virus on his portable, is this possible? Dinosaur Derek in France

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Unknown Report 13 May 2004 17:55

Derek I've literally a few minutes ago received an email from a GC friend regarding viruses on mobile phones - so I think it is possible. I will forward the email to you to see what you think - of course there's always the possibility it's a hoax!

Bob

Bob Report 13 May 2004 17:56

Hi Derek William is right. There aren't any viruses yet that affect mobile phones Bob

Susanne

Susanne Report 13 May 2004 18:03

Taken from Symantic site: Mobile Phone Virus Hoax Symantec Security Response encourages you to ignore any messages regarding this hoax. It is harmless and is intended only to cause unwarranted concern. Type: Hoax There are several versions of this hoax in circulation. Two versions are as follows: Version 1 To: ALL ORANGE USERS If you receive a phone call and your mobiles phone displays ACE-? on the screen DON'T ANSWER THIS CALL - END THE CALL IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU ANSWER THE CALL, YOUR PHONE WILL BE INFECTED BY THIS VIRUS. This virus will erase all IMEI and IMSI information from both your phone and your SIM card, which will make your phone unable to connect with the telephone network. You will have to buy a new phone. ? This information has been confirmed by both Motorola and Nokia. There are over 3 million mobile phones being infected by this virus in USA now. You can also check this news in the CNN web site. ? Please forward this piece of information to all your friends Warm Regards, Version 2 Dear all mobile phone's owners, ATTENTION!!! NOW THERE IS A VIRUS ON MOBILE PHONE SYSTEM.. All mobile phone in DIGITAL system can be infected by this virus..If you receive a phone call and your phone display "UNAVAILABLE" on the screen (for most of digital mobile phones with a function to display in-coming call telephone number), DON'T ANSWER THE CALL. END THE CALL IMMEDIATELY!!!BECAUSE IF YOU ANSWER THE CALL, YOUR PHONE WIL L BE INFECTED BY THIS VIRUS.. This virus will erase all IMIE and IMSI information from both your phone and your SIM card which will make your phone unable to connect with the telephone network. You will have to buy a new phone. This information has been confirmed by both Motorola and Nokia.. For more information, please visit Motorola or Nokia web sites: http:/ /www.mot.com http:/ /www.mot.com or http:/ /www.nokia.com There are over 3 million mobile phone being infected by this virus in USA now. You can also check this news in CNN web site: http://www.cnn.com.. Please forward this information to all your friends who have digital mobile phones..

Derek

Derek Report 13 May 2004 23:17

It's late for me folks, just in from dinner with friends. I really appreciate your replies, from all of you, but what do I tell my french friend, he is convinced he has a virus! Good night to every one, regards, Derek