A third party program can interact with the programs through a standard application-programming interface. Such programmability easily allows for email type worms like W97M.Melissa and VBS.LoveLetter. The Palm does not employ any inherent access control to databases and records. Databases are easily modified by malicious code. With a single click, on a malicious email attachment you could wipe out all the applications and data on the device.
Palm is only one of many vulnerable devices.
However, while there is a threat, there are also potential solutions already in development. No reprint without permission in writing, in advance. All information contained in this newsletter is accurate and valid as of the date of issue. All rights reserved.