Many are wondering if Microsoft’s operating system for PDAs and smart phones experience the same problems, such as virus and spyware infestation, that its PC counterpart is constantly being subjected to. Both programs technically perform similar functions. Hence, it shouldn’t be surprising if your smart phone’s OS experience crashes due to Windows registry errors.

Surprisingly though, mobile phone operating systems rarely experience most of the problems that are plaguing XP and Vista. Could it be that Windows Mobile 6, or its predecessor, was designed more carefully or meticulously than its PC versions?

Malware attacks on PDAs and smart phones are not very common. However, it usually just takes one attack in order for the malicious application to cause serious problems to your phone. The usual solution for mobile phone owners is to reinstall their unit’s OS. System utilities, such as registry cleaners or malware removers, are not usually or readily available to PDA or smart phone users.

Time will come when antiviruses or anti-spyware programs would already be available for mobile phone operating systems. PDAs and smart phones are expected to evolve into a compact but fully functional PC in just a few years time. Until then, you can expect a less complicated or troublesome time with your mobile unit.

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These guys really have no respect for anybody or anything at all.

Security experts revealed that hackers are taking advantage of the Virginia Tech incident in order to lure unsuspecting people to their malware-ridden Web sites. The bait comes in the form of e-mails with supposed links to pages that contain videos, pictures, or news about the massacre.

The infection is swift. All the unwary has to do is to click on the link and a screensaver, called “TERROR_EM_VIRGINIA.SCR,” will automatically install in his system. This Trojan horse gathers banking and other financial details.

This scheme is expected to persist and intensify as millions of people are still curious as to what really happened in Virginia Tech. Experts also expect the same trend or ploy to be applied in future incidents which would capture the interest of many people around the globe.

In order to avoid being infected, make sure that you get your news or videos only from reputable sources. Spurn e-mails with dubious attachments, especially if they come from somebody you don’t know. One should always be on his toes whenever roaming around cyberspace. Although I’m sure your registry cleaner, antivirus, or other system tool could spare you from your recklessness while surfing the Web, prevention is still the best remedy against malware attacks.

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Much has been said about the impending demise of Windows XP in view of the release of Microsoft’s latest operating system. The company expects the exodus to be gradual and voluntary, citing the eagerness of PC users to try something new.

However, the hovering speculation is that many will be shifting to Windows Vista because they will be forced to. Some say that XP’s years are already numbered. Microsoft is expected to pull the life support system on its old OS in the next 2 years, leaving the remaining XP users to fend for themselves against malware attacks and other security risks.

But there’s no need to sound the alarm, yet. In fact, Microsoft seems bent on extending the shelf life of XP by planning to release another service pack for it. There’s no definite detail yet as far as SP3’s contents are concerned. It won’t be released anytime soon, too. Some say that the third major batch of updates will be issued in the first half of 2008.

Microsoft will be shooting its own foot if it hastens the demise of its most successful product. Many are not yet convinced that their system is ready for the new OS. Some are even of the opinion that Vista is the one that’s actually not ready for their computers. For now, I suggest that you stick with your OS until you’re fully convinced that it has already outlived its usefulness.

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