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July 10, 2007 1:09 PM PDT

Beta of Norton Smartphone Security Premier Edition released

by Robert Vamosi

Symantec has released a public beta for its new suite of smart phone protection, called Norton Smartphone Security Premier Edition. Features in this release include antivirus protection, antispam for SMS, firewall, personal data protection through encryption, and locking the device via password protection.

The beta software requires a mobile device running Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC with 4.5MB of storage or Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone with 4.2MB of storage. Access to the public beta can be found here.

As CNET's resident security expert, Robert Vamosi has been interviewed on the BBC, CNN, MSNBC, and other outlets to share his knowledge about the latest online threats and to offer advice on personal and corporate security. Listen to his podcast at securitybites.cnet.com or e-mail Robert with your questions and comments.
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feel right at home..
by Jesus#2 July 10, 2007 3:09 PM PDT
Why not.. bring your Windows security problems with you... not like
you had enough at work...
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it's an excellent software solution...
by aapl July 11, 2007 5:35 AM PDT
if you want to add bloat to your smartphone
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I feel left out as I....
by Sketch12301 July 11, 2007 6:16 AM PDT
Does it work for windows mobile 6 pocket pc?
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