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Second federal 'kill switch' bill introduced targeting smartphone theft
2014-03-03 20:56:03| InfoWorld: Top News
A second federal bill that proposes "kill switch" technology be made mandatory in smartphones as a means to reduce theft of the devices was introduced Monday. The kill switch would allow consumers to remotely wipe and disable a stolen smartphone and is considered by proponents to be a key tool in combating the increasing number of smartphone robberies.
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Gameover malware tougher to kill with new rootkit component
2014-02-28 21:12:16| InfoWorld: Top News
A new variant of the Gameover malware that steals online banking credentials comes with a kernel-level rootkit that makes it significantly harder to remove, according to security researchers from Sophos. Gameover is a computer Trojan based on the infamous Zeus banking malware whose source code was leaked on the Internet in 2011. Gameover stands apart from other Zeus-based Trojan programs because it uses peer-to-peer technology for command and control instead of traditional servers, making it more resilient to takedown attempts.
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Wireless industry pushes back on smartphone 'kill switch'
2014-02-28 10:08:11| Wireless - Topix.net
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Carriers Support Phone Kill Switch Tech, Avoid Backing Bill
2014-02-27 02:33:41| PC Magazine Cell Phones Product Guide
The carriers appear to support kill switch tech, but not necessarily the Smartphone Theft Prevention Act.
Carriers say they support mobile kill switch effort
2014-02-26 21:40:44| InfoWorld: Top News
Executives with three U.S. mobile carriers have voiced support for an effort in the U.S. Congress to encourage mobile carriers to offer services to customers that would render smartphones and tablets inoperable if they're stolen. Executives with Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile USA and C Spire Wireless all said Wednesday they're taking steps to offer kill switches on mobile devices they sell to consumers, although they stopped short of endorsing a bill that would require mobile carriers to offer kill switch services.
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