The first real mobile phone virus, which was found in the wild and could replicate on its own, was discovered almost two years ago.

Mobile phone virus hits New Zealand

The Cabir mobile phone virus -- which spreads using Bluetooth -- has been reported in New Zealand for the first time, according to European anti-virus firm F-Secure.

Is your mobile phone due for an antivirus shot?

The antivirus industry is turning its attention to mobile phones, which represent a huge potential market, but mobile service providers are reluctant to get on board, unconvinced that the handset, rather than their network, is the right place to handle security.

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