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SymbOS/BeSeLo.B!worm.dam - Released Jun 27, 2008

Detection Availability

Active DatabaseExtended Database
FortiGate
low
high
FortiClient
FortiMail N/A

Detailed Analysis

SymbOS/BeSeLo.B!worm.dam is classified as Symbian Worm.

This worm has the capability to infect mobile phones via bluetooth. A wide variety of mobile phones that runs on Symbian OS are vulnerable on this type of attack.

The Fortinet Anti-Virus Analyst Team is currently in the process of creating a detailed description for this virus.

Recommended Action

    FortiGate Systems

  • Check the main screen using the web interface for your FortiGate unit to ensure that the latest AV/NIDS database has been downloaded and installed on your system - if required, enable the "Allow Push Update" option.

    FortiClient Systems

  • Quarantine/delete files that are detected and replace infected files with clean backup copies.

Reference: ID - 503635