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Smartphones 'pose malware risk for businesses'

Smartphone users need to be wary of getting spam messages on their mobile devices, according to one expert.

Deon Liebenberg, regional director for sub-Sahara Africa at Research In Motion, told IT Web that business users in particular should be aware that malicious codes have the potential to run undetected on a smartphone and wreak havoc in a similar way to a PC virus.

He continues to say that malware can transmit itself across the wireless network, bypassing some of the corporate network security systems and potentially damage or infiltrate a business's network.

"Mobile devices such smartphones are integral parts of many enterprises' business processes, and should be secured with as much care as PCs and the corporate network," Mr Liebenberg told the news provider.

Recent research from Panda Security highlighted that 58 per cent of small businesses across the globe are affected by malware.

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