Spammers poised to target BlackBerry and iPhone owners

Security experts have warned that the popularity of the iPhone, BlackBerry and other smartphones is making the devices an increased target for viruses, spam and malware, the Times reports. Neil Cook of Cloudmark said: "Spammers are really very good businessmen. They see new opportunities and new markets," adding where there is significant market share - which the smartphone phenomenon is creating - spammers will follow.