| As the popularity of PDA's continues to grow, so | | | | regarding a good PDA anti virus? Here are some |
| unfortunately does the threat of viruses, spyware | | | | of the most popular options: |
| and other malicious software. In previous years | | | | 1.Kaspersky Security for PDA- This unique |
| we were all under the impression that the virus | | | | combination of tools is protecting data stored on |
| threat is irrelevant to the PDA world, and that | | | | PDA's. The software provides full-scale protection |
| was true than. But this situation is quickly changing | | | | of personal data stored on PDA computers |
| as PDA's have become much more popular and | | | | running the most popular operating systems - |
| the virus developers are tempted to invade this | | | | Windows CE and Palm OS, and also provides full |
| new arena. That is why it is so important to use | | | | control over access |
| one of the many antivirus PDA software | | | | 2.McAffe - Featuring online virus scanning for |
| packages on the market. A good antivirus PDA | | | | PDA's and hand-held devices, subscription-based |
| software program will help protect your PDA and | | | | services include virus alerting and security news |
| the valuable, hard worked information it contains | | | | for the Palm. |
| from harm. | | | | 3.PC-cillin - Antivirus software for desktop PCs, |
| Antivirus PDA packages are widely available from | | | | PC-cillin also provides mobile users the extra |
| all of the major antivirus software companies. | | | | protection needed to stay virus-free on the road, |
| Companies like Symantec, McAfee and Computer | | | | including Wi-Fi connection security and PDA |
| Associates all make antivirus software designed | | | | synchronization protection. |
| to protect PDA's. | | | | These are just a few examples for quality anti |
| Before deciding on an antivirus software package | | | | virus protection packages for a PDA. |
| for your PDA, it is important to know what type | | | | You may also want to get recommendations |
| of operating system your PDA uses. The most | | | | from the manufacturer of your PDA as well. Each |
| popular Windows operating systems for PDA'sare | | | | manufacturer may recommend a different type |
| the Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition, and the | | | | of antivirus software. That is because different |
| Windows CE. But different models of PDA will run | | | | software packages will work better with different |
| on different operating systems. Not all PDA's use | | | | types of PDA's. |
| Windows as their operating system (like the Palm | | | | The antivirus software for PDA's are available as |
| One which uses the Palm OS). So be sure you | | | | downloads directly from the companies that make |
| know what operating system you will need to | | | | them. Antivirus software packages can also be |
| protect. | | | | purchased from computer retailers and electronics |
| So, what are the main options that you have | | | | stores. |