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Symbian is an open source operating system owned by Nokia.

It is designed for smart phones and mobile devices and captures a 43% market share in market.

Symbian mobile operating system is very popular and billions of mobile devices and smart phones are using symbian operating system.

Symbian operating system is less complex as compared to android or operating systems used in iphone and other smart phones.

The result is it’s a lot easier to protect your symbian mobile. Symbian mobiles are affected by viruses, and there a lot of viruses that are specifically made to target symbian mobiles.

But they do little harm, the reason is symbian mobiles are not used in ways other smart phones are used like iphones and windows mobiles where you perform various activities on them related to business and finance. Still symbian security is very important to protect your mobile.

Below are some steps that would ensure the safety and security of your symbian mobile.

1. First and foremost advice is that you must never leave your symbian mobile alone, the rule is valid for all hand held devices like iphone, ipad (learn about iPad security) , PDAs and even laptops. Always keep your symbian mobile with you and keep an eye on it even if you leave it somewhere.

2. Use all the security measures that you are provided by your symbian operating system

3. Always keep on checking for latest updates and keep your symbian mobile up to date with latest security updates and patches

4. Download and install a good quality antivirus software for your symbian mobile

5. When you want to transfer files from your computer or laptop to your symbian mobile , make sure that these files are not infected by viruses (what is a virus?). Scan them with a good antivirus before transferring them to you symbian mobile.

6. When you want to receive files like pictures, ring tones or songs from another mobile device through Bluetooth make sure that the files that you are receiving are safe and secure.

7. Make sure that the antivirus installed in your symbian mobile is updated and offers you real time protection from all the known and unknown threats

8. There are many softwares available in market for security of symbian mobiles, do a bit of research to find out which one best suits your needs and download and install that software immediately.

9. Never forget to download and install mobile anti theft and tracking software in your symbian mobile

10. If you want to store your confidential information on your symbian mobile, use a trusted security software with encryption capability to secure your data. Phone wallet 3.0 is a software that secures your confidential information on your symbian mobile.

11. Use software that enables you to block suspicious and unwanted calls, Call Guard is a software that allows you to use this function, download and deploy call guard or a similar software to enhance the security of your symbian mobile

12. While browsing the internet on your symbian mobile make sure the antivirus is running and you are protected. Also make sure you have correctly configured your browser settings

13. Use features like Sim lock, phone lock, and auto lock. They are the first line of defense for your mobile device and offer rock solid protection against unauthorized use and theft.

14. Do not open MMS from unknown senders, if you receive one immediately delete it without opening it

15. If your symbian mobile exhibits suspicious behavior , scan all the data and files present in your mobile with a good quality antivirus

16. Password protect your SMS messages, memory card and images stored in your symbian mobile

17. Protect your mobile phone from physical damage, keep it away from fire and water. Never expose your symbian mobile to extreme temperatures.