Cabir (Caribe) - The First Cell Phone Virus

The history of cell phone viruses starts with Cabir (alias Caribe)

The sample of first ever cell phone virus was sent to anti-virus firms on June 14th 2004.

Cabir virus spreads by bluetooth, so it can reach cell phones only if these conditions are fulfiled:

• cell phone supports bluetooth


• the bluetooth is switched on


• the cell phone is in discoverable mode

You can find descriptions of cell phone virus Cabir also here:

• F-Secure - Cabir


• Symantec - Cabir


• McAfee - Cabir


• Kasperesky Lab - Cabir

If you are looking for desinfection tool, be aware, that there are later versions of Cabir virus!

You can discuss your experience with Cabir - Caribe virus or desinfection tolls for it here.

Do not miss our precautions tips for cell phone users.

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