Wednesday, April 09, 2008

Smartphones carry security risk




Apr 8 - Smartphones are gaining popularity but new users may not be aware of the possible security breeches of mobile devices that connect to the web.Like their larger personal computer and laptop predecessors, smartphones are vulnerable to viruses and malware, but software companies like Microsoft, Symantec and McAfee are hoping to minimize those risks with new products. Conway Gittens reports from New York.