Nokia Corp. has announced it has signed an agreement to includeSymantec Corp.’s Mobile Security software on its Series 60 and SymbianOS mobile phones.Nokia’s Enterprise Solutions business group has been collaborating withSymantec on security, but the new agreement means Mobile Security willbe preinstalled on Series 60 smart phones, said Eija-Riitta Huovinen,communication manager for Nokia’s technology platforms unit.Mobile Security provide antivirus protection by closing vulnerableports, according to a Nokia press release. The software’s AutoProtectfeature runs a continuing scan that looks for malicious code, and italso has a firewall. The software can be updated over the wirelessnetwork.Mobile Security is already included on Nokia’s N70 phone that is beingshipped, Huovinen said. The company will decide on a “product byproduct basis” whether Mobile Security will be included on other phonemodels, depending their capabilities and need for security, Huovinensaid. By Jeremy Kirk – IDG News Service (London Bureau) Related content feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure brandpost Proactive OT security requires visibility + prevention You cannot protect your operation by simply watching and waiting. It is essential to have a defense-in-depth approach. By Austen Byers Sep 21, 2023 4 mins Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe