According to F-Secure, a program that can be installed on mobile phones, is a Trojan horse type of spyware (a malicious program that disguises itself as something innocuous).  The program is called ”FlexiSpy”.

The FlexiSpy application captures call logs, text messages and mobile internet activity, among other things. The software, released at the beginning of March, sells for $49.95 and is advertised by Thailand-based Vervata as a tool to monitor kids and unfaithful spouses. The data captured is sent to Vervata’s servers and is accessible to customers via a special website.

Source:

http://networks.silicon.com/mobile/0,39024665,39157681,00.htm

Well, Vervata thinks this is a feature, not a Trojan, even though the software is totally hidden from the user after install, and it captures call logs and text messages.

F-Secure has updated its security software for mobile phones to detect the program.

More info on F-Secure Mobile Anti-Virus is available here:

http://www.f-secure.com/wireless/

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Check your version for updates by opening your RealNetworks program and going to: Tools > Check for Updates, and install any security updates available.

More information about the security vulnerabilities can be found here:

http://secunia.com/advisories/19358/