Finnish security firm F-Secure has created the security program in reaction to the growing number of viruses that infect handsets.

Outbreaks of these viruses that hop from phone to phone have been recorded at a Live8 concert and at the World Championships in Helsinki.

Many security experts believe that phone bugs will eventually become as big a nuisance as Windows viruses.

The software is designed for Nokia’s Symbian-using smartphones. Once installed the software keeps an eye on what is done with the phone and scans downloaded files and extras such as memory cards to ensure viruses do not sneak through.

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