Caribe Removal

karthik247 · 31st July 2005, 22:14

guys i've finally got the Nokia 6630 for Rs.14,500. And the very same day while using bluetooth handsfree, the virus got into the mobile. Noq i've got the Antivirus for Caribe, but am not able to send it to the fone via bluetooth. Anyone know how i can get this DAMN thing off my moblie :(

varun_patra · 31st July 2005, 22:24

I think it would be wise enough if you would replace the bluetooth handsfree device from the person u got it from! he would be able to help you !

X-Machine · 2nd August 2005, 01:47

Try formatting the phone ASAP.If the virus is strong enough,it will damage the internals which will have to be replaced.If you phone is covered under warranty,give it to the Nokia care centre.
Also,do save all you contacts and important information as everything will be razed off.

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gr8guzzler · 2nd August 2005, 03:03

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Originally Posted by karthik247

guys i've finally got the Nokia 6630 for Rs.14,500. And the very same day while using bluetooth handsfree, the virus got into the mobile. Noq i've got the Antivirus for Caribe, but am not able to send it to the fone via bluetooth. Anyone know how i can get this DAMN thing off my moblie :(

You can disinfect the system manually by installing a file manager application and manually deleting these files:

c:\system\apps\caribe\caribe.rsc
c:\system\apps\caribe\caribe.app
c:\system\apps\caribe\flo.mdl
c:\system\recogs\flo.mdl
c:\system\symbiansecuredata\caribesecuritymanager\ caribe.app
c:\system\symbiansecuredata\caribesecuritymanager\ caribe.rsc

Cheers!!!

nikibusa · 2nd August 2005, 21:49

manually deleting the file wont help because even i had faced the same problem a year ago when i bought my nokia 3660 and got it infected the third day itself.finally i had to get the software formatted.thats the last option.

adya33 · 2nd August 2005, 22:51

try making HARD RESET your mobile.

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If the virus is strong enough,it will damage the internals which will have to be replaced

Virus is a software, same like any software you install in your mobile
so there is no chance that hardware will get damaged, but chances are that all data will be gone

Rehaan · 3rd August 2005, 17:58

Pardon my ignorance, but how do you know when your phone has a virus? (assuming you do not have a virusscanner on the phone.) ?

cya
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Rtech · 3rd August 2005, 18:20

so much for the term "smart" phone!

adya33 · 3rd August 2005, 19:25

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Originally Posted by Rehaan

Pardon my ignorance, but how do you know when your phone has a virus? (assuming you do not have a virusscanner on the phone.) ?

cya
R

generally mobile phone start to act wierd
mobile viruses are made with a soul purpose of distroying users data, so you can easily get to know

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so much for the term "smart" phone!

karthik247 · 3rd August 2005, 21:54

I got the antivirus from F-Secure and managed to transfer to the mobile, and after than its very easy to get it off.

And u can know if ur fone has a virus by pressing the menu button for 2-3seconds. When u do that it'll display all the progs that are open., and the virus if its there

Rehaan · 5th August 2005, 18:37

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Originally Posted by karthik247

And u can know if ur fone has a virus by pressing the menu button for 2-3seconds. When u do that it'll display all the progs that are open., and the virus if its there

Hahaha...ok...smart phone, dumb virus

Sure dont make em like they used to!

Thanks adya33 as well.
cya
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khanak · 5th August 2005, 21:22

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Originally Posted by Rehaan

Pardon my ignorance, but how do you know when your phone has a virus? (assuming you do not have a virusscanner on the phone.) ?

cya
R

Actually Caribe didnt come from your handsfree but from another bluetooth user. Caribe spreads from phone to phone via bluetooth so you should be careful as to from who you accept files. You know that your phone is affected when it starts sending out the caribe file automatically

EVO6 · 6th August 2005, 00:35

Go to this site
http://www.f-secure.com/wireless/download/
Download the sis file for the 6 series mobile and install it via a computer into your phone and scan and remove virus ...
Or use the removal tool for caribe virus on the following url
http://mobile.f-secure.com/downloads.html
Cheers
EVO6

BuRnT RuBbEr · 7th August 2005, 08:09

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Originally Posted by adya33

Virus is a software, same like any software you install in your mobile
so there is no chance that hardware will get damaged, but chances are that all data will be gone

it can damage the hardware...if the IMEI number is flashed....nothing but a base card replacement will work. if the sim card is corrupted, nothing but a replacement needs to be done.......

viruses can be strong..especially if they are degined through a low level interface. I can say this ..because I know how to make one

so i suggest, save the data, go to nokia priority cum service centre, get the phone flashed....they wont charge a penny if it is in warranty

31st July 2005, 22:14	#1
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	Caribe Removal guys i've finally got the Nokia 6630 for Rs.14,500. And the very same day while using bluetooth handsfree, the virus got into the mobile. Noq i've got the Antivirus for Caribe, but am not able to send it to the fone via bluetooth. Anyone know how i can get this DAMN thing off my moblie :(
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31st July 2005, 22:24	#2
varun_patra BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 469 Thanked: 5 Times	I think it would be wise enough if you would replace the bluetooth handsfree device from the person u got it from! he would be able to help you !
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2nd August 2005, 01:47	#3
X-Machine Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mumbai/Tokyo Posts: 1,475 Thanked: 29 Times	Try formatting the phone ASAP.If the virus is strong enough,it will damage the internals which will have to be replaced.If you phone is covered under warranty,give it to the Nokia care centre. Also,do save all you contacts and important information as everything will be razed off. X
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2nd August 2005, 21:49	#5
nikibusa BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Vikhroli - (Mumbai) Posts: 716 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	manually deleting the file wont help because even i had faced the same problem a year ago when i bought my nokia 3660 and got it infected the third day itself.finally i had to get the software formatted.thats the last option.
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3rd August 2005, 17:58	#7
Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,046 Thanked: 34,078 Times	Pardon my ignorance, but how do you know when your phone has a virus? (assuming you do not have a virusscanner on the phone.) ? cya R
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3rd August 2005, 18:20	#8
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	so much for the term "smart" phone!
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3rd August 2005, 21:54	#10
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	I got the antivirus from F-Secure and managed to transfer to the mobile, and after than its very easy to get it off. And u can know if ur fone has a virus by pressing the menu button for 2-3seconds. When u do that it'll display all the progs that are open., and the virus if its there
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6th August 2005, 00:35	#13
EVO6 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 488 Thanked: 11 Times	F-Secure mobile anti-virus Go to this site http://www.f-secure.com/wireless/download/ Download the sis file for the 6 series mobile and install it via a computer into your phone and scan and remove virus ... Or use the removal tool for caribe virus on the following url http://mobile.f-secure.com/downloads.html Cheers EVO6 Last edited by EVO6 : 6th August 2005 at 00:48.
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