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NTT DoCoMo to advise customers
about malicious emails
[June
13th 2001] NTT DoCoMo has announced that it will inform i-mode users about
malicious e-mails that use special commands to make the recipient's handset
automatically dial an emergency number, such as ‘110’, or make calls to
large numbers of people, or freeze the screen of their mobile phone. Although
customers have not yet complained to NTT DoCoMo about any damage caused such
malicious e-mails, the company is considering legal action against the senders
due to inconveniences caused to its customers and harm to the popularity of
mobile Internet. NTT
DoCoMo is advising i-mode users to take following measures to avoid problems
with malicious e-mails: 1.
Do not open e-mails from unknown senders. 2.
If the mobile phone starts to dial a third party automatically, push the
"Stop (power)" button. 3.
If the mobile phone starts to send e-mails to third parties automatically, push
the "clear" button. 4.
If the mobile phone's screen freezes, remove the battery, reinsert it, and then
restart the handset. The
company will provide this information via its NTT DoCoMo website and i-mode
portal, as well as literature enclosed with monthly bills. Consultation will be
available at NTT DoCoMo branch offices and affiliated retail shops called
"DoCoMo Shop". |
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