Great! Even cell phones can get viruses now.

Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:40 am by Killa

I was watching ABC news last night when I heard about cell phone viruses. And I remember thinking to myself, WTF? I know we've all herd of computer viruses, but my God! Cell phones! But apperintly it's true, even your cell phone can get viruses now. Some can run up your wireless bill tremondously, by calling premium servace numbers without you even knowing about it. Some, send your phone's number to the forty year old fat guy living with his mom who created the virus, giving him complete controle of your cell phone. Others install themselvs on your cell phone and drain the battery by using Bluetooth technology to make copies of itself and send it to other phones. But I just thought this friendly warning could help out a few of you. There is cell phone virus protection software, but I don't know what it's called or where to get it. But what are your thoughts on this?

Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:56 am by Alpha-Leader

old news this has been around for about 2 years at least but noone has made a big deal about it.

Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:59 am by LXP

In fact, the issue is not really new. It just gained new momentum with the upcoming of Bluetooth.

You were asking for a personal remark.. Well, in short, not every "innovation" makes sense.

Wed Feb 23, 2005 9:05 am by Alpha-Leader

I think almost everyone here on lancers gets themsleves too worried about viruses

Wed Feb 23, 2005 11:00 am by Wilde

naw, you don't say...

how to avoid getting viruses: a guide for dummies

:
1. Don't open any attachments from random spammers you've never met
2. Delete any emails in your inbox titled "RE: Virus"
3. Don't download corrupted files off the internet or a free downloading service (you can usually tell by the WARNING sign that pops up on your comp)

Wed Feb 23, 2005 11:00 am by ~Corsair#01~

Good. I hate mobile phones. Now all we need is an iPod virus...

___Corsair~MMIV
Reasons I'm better than you: #78468- I have squiggly lines in my name.

Wed Feb 23, 2005 12:13 pm by Eh_Steve

hmmm, iPod virus *rummages through files, finds certain program, starts typing* hehe.

Actually mobile devices don't affect me much, seeing as I'm 14 and the most mobile device I have is... well... my broken walkman. Maybe a guitar tuner? (NOOO, the guitar tuner virus!). Besides, checking email or posting on TLR on the go is lazy, I'd rather be sitting down eating swiss cake rolls while I do so. Mobile phones using the internet make no sense to me, you can't truly multitask or escape from reality, which is why I use computers anyway.

And, as my final comment, would it be possible to create a virtual PC on a cell phone. Could I potentially be in art class playing Battlefield: Vietnam?

Wed Feb 23, 2005 2:07 pm by Stormtrooper112

Strange thing,my friends Action Replay got a virus (One for GBA)

Wed Feb 23, 2005 2:16 pm by LXP

@Wilde:

It's even simpler to avoid computer viruses: Don't use a computer.

Wed Feb 23, 2005 2:44 pm by Killa

Oh great, now we can get GBA viruses. Next you'll be hearing about a Nintendo DS virus, (Which is in my opinion, the best handheld ever created.) Just great, soon I'll have to pay for Stop-Sign on my DS!

And sorry for bringing up old news, but last night was the first I've ever heard about it. I don't watch the news that much, I just happened to be in the living room when it was on.

Wed Feb 23, 2005 2:52 pm by Alpha-Leader

Well to avoid a virus is easy you can DL pretty much anyhting you like jsut dont get sketchy files off Kazaa or other p2p programs or open attachments in Outlook or IE.

Wed Feb 23, 2005 3:22 pm by LXP

killa, to get back on topic, as a security measure for cell phones it is indeed a good idea to either disable the Bluetooth interface or, if possible, set it up to be safe enough.

Thu Feb 24, 2005 2:20 pm by Alpha-Leader

Jsut disable bluetooth tell you need it.

Thu Feb 24, 2005 6:25 pm by J Dawg

iPod virus? From what i've seen amongst my friends, they break often enough that a virus isn't neccesarry. A fellow came into school yesterday with one that had broken, two days after purchase. It had frozen, and stopped playing music, and accepting all commands. It could not be turned off, and the built in batteries could obviously not be removed. All that could be done was to wait hours and hours for the battery to run down. All technology has a fatal flaw somewhere. Perhaps digital media players are only next in line.

Thu Feb 24, 2005 6:38 pm by Alpha-Leader

Sounds like it needs one of those reset buttons thats common on almost all hand held electronics. The little blck button you push in with a pencil.

Important Message

You are browsing the archived Lancers Reactor forums. You cannot register or login.
The content may be outdated and links may not be functional.

To get the latest in Freelancer news, mods, modding and downloads, go to
The-Starport