Yes with BitDefender Mobile Security v2
Q: How can a mobile become infected?
The ways to infect mobile devices are pretty similar to infecting PCs:
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by executing infected files
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some viruses may even execute automatically taking advantage of certain
exploits
Q: How can a virus get on a mobile device?
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download from Internet (GPRS)
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synchronization with a PC or with another mobile device (via cable, Bluetooth or
infrared)
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infected storage card
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Bluetooth communication between two smartphones
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email attachments
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MMS (multimedia messages)
Q: What are the effects of mobile viruses?
Viruses for mobile devices can:
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Delete files, databases, etc.
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Infect files
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Dial premium tax numbers or send SMS/MMS to premium tax numbers
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Send private information from the mobile device
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Facilitate external attacks (like a backdoor)
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Drain the battery
Q: Is there a real threat to mobile devices?
The threat of viruses infiltrating handheld devices is increasing as the popularity and
functionality of these devices continue to rise.
Q: How is a mobile device scanned for viruses?
The process is the same as the one for PCs. The difference is that it is essential to scan
the running processes first. Scanning includes the Flash memory (RAM) and
SmartCards (removable storage).
Q: What should people do to protect themselves from mobile viruses?
One way would be to avoid activating or using much of the functionality of their
smartphones unless really necessary. For instance, they should not keep their Bluetooth
connection in discovery mode at all times. This kind of discipline becomes inconvenient
after a while, though, so the best advice would be to use an antivirus, preferably one
which is light on the already-limited computing resources of their phone or PDA.
Q: How does BitDefender detect and block viruses on mobile devices
