PDA AntiVirus Software Reviews

Given what viruses can do to wreak havoc on your PDA, we think an investment in antivirus software is a wise move. On the other hand, the virus and malicious code problem certainly isn't as prolific on PDAs as is it on PCs. We would recommend installing antivirus software on your PDA if it makes good sense for you. You should consider it if you do a lot with e-mail on your PDA. Physical security of your PDA is key as well. If you cannot afford the memory tradeout, you should at least ensure that any PC you use to synchronize your PDA with has current antivirus software installed on it and always make sure you have a recent backup of your PDA data.

1. Symantec AntiVirus™ for Handhelds Annual Service Edition protects your data wherever you go, with real-time defense against PDA viruses. Your PDA holds information you use every day, so safeguard it with virus protection developed especially for Pocket PC and Palm OS®-based devices. You can keep the program updated through your desktop PC or wirelessly.

2. PC-Cllin™ for Wireless 2.0 offers automatic, real-time scanning to protect wireless devices and computers from potential threats that can occur when downloading files from the Internet, beaming, and during synchronization. It provides portable, easy-to-use antivirus security to defend wireless devices against malicious code and viruses hidden inside files, email, or on the Web. Supports Palm™, Pocket PC™, and EPOC™ devices.

3. Kaspersky AntiVirus. The program monitors all data streams which can act as infection vectors: on-demand scanning of data storage locations, RAM and memory extension cards protects data transferred via HotSync and Beam. The Datasafe module provides password protection and encryption options, and locking down of the device according to user specification.
 

4. F-Secure Mobile Solutions are designed to provide users invisible and reliable security. The solutions enable users to fully utilize the capacity of their devices in the connected environment. Users should not be bothered with security more than absolutely necessary.

F-Secure Mobile Security Solutions enable the mobile operators to ensure security in their network and subscribers' terminals. A layered approach where both gateway level and on-device protection is deployed, offers the best results

5. Avast! PDA Edition is designed to protect pocket devices (PDAs) from viruses. The importance of PDAs is growing every day and it is quite likely that these devices will soon become a target for new virus attacks. With such devices having better and better connectivity, such an attack is getting easier to realize.