HatiHati.A malware

Nokia takes all security issues seriously. We are determined to be active in the development of security controls and preventive measures and are following the latest malware development trends globally. Users can help to protect their mobile device against harmful applications by their own actions, exercising caution when accepting installation of applications sent via Bluetooth or opening MMS attachments as they may include software harmful to their mobile devices or PCs.

Nokia is aware of the HatiHati.A malware. The anti-virus company F-Secure has compiled a summary, disinfection instructions and a detailed description on HatiHati.A, please refer to http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/worm_symbos_hatihati_a.shtml and the FAQ on using
F-Secure Anti-Virus solution for S60 OS mobile devices at
http://mobile. f-secure.com/FAQ/faqs60.html.

Additionally, anti-virus companies Symantec http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2008-020609-5717-99&tabid=1 and McAfee http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_144004.htm provide information on the malware in question.

Please also see FICORA (Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority) Information Security Guidelines for Mobile Phone Users http://www.ficora.fi/mobiiliturva/english/index.html.