[Wolves] Smart phones and Viruses

[Peter Evans]

On Friday 08 August 2008 09:05:07 dick_turpin wrote:
> Re-LoaD wrote:
> > the same is true for car ECU's but that hasn't stopped me ;)
> > roll on the WiFi/bluetooth ECU
>
> OMG I'd never have thought of that. So that broadens the issue seeing as
> *all* software is code then by definition any *code* inserted will be
> used, all a virus is is code. Virus, is just a generic term so as has
> already been said with cars coming out with wifi capability will you
> need firewalls and AV for you're car? :-D
>

Be far, far more concerned about the manufacturers push to have your 
fridge/cooker/central heating wired up and open to the world.

As for firewall/AV on your car, get a real one, with carburetors.
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Regards,

Pete Evans