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“Kill switches” have become a standard part of most mobile operating systems. Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Google each have the ability to remotely delete malicious applications from users’ devices without permission. With the launch Windows 8 later this year, millions of computers will receive similar functionality for the first time according to <em>Bloomberg</em>. Microsoft hasn’t spoken publicly about Windows 8′s inclusion of the feature, having only confirmed to <em>Bloomberg</em> that it will have the ability to remotely delete or update applications downloaded through the Windows 8 app store. Any software installed from a flash drive, DVD or through a Web browser will remain outside of Microsoft’s reach.
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<a href="http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-02-17/the-kill-switch-comes-to-the-pc">Read</a>
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“Kill switches” have become a standard part of most mobile operating systems. Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Google each have the ability to remotely delete malicious applications from users’ devices without permission. With the launch Windows 8 later this year, millions of computers will receive similar functionality for the first time according to <em>Bloomberg</em>. Microsoft hasn’t spoken publicly about Windows 8′s inclusion of the feature, having only confirmed to <em>Bloomberg</em> that it will have the ability to remotely delete or update applications downloaded through the Windows 8 app store. Any software installed from a flash drive, DVD or through a Web browser will remain outside of Microsoft’s reach.
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<a href="http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-02-17/the-kill-switch-comes-to-the-pc">Read</a>
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