[Wolves] Smart phones and Viruses

[stuart bell]

2008/8/8 Peter Evans <zen8486 at zen.co.uk>:
> 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.

400ci and a double pumper. REAL.


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>
> Pete Evans
>
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