Making Carriers Shoulder Smartphone Security 57
alphadogg writes "Georgia Tech researchers have received a $450,000 NSF grant to boost security of iPhones, BlackBerries and other smartphones and the wireless networks on which they run. And it's those networks where the researchers are really zeroing in. The researchers are looking into ways wireless carriers such as AT&T and Verizon can detect malware on devices and clean up the devices before they do further damage. 'While a single user might realize that a phone is behaving differently, that person probably won't know why,' says Patrick Traynor, assistant professor at Georgia Tech’s School of Computer Science. 'But a cell phone provider may see a thousand devices behaving in the same way and have the ability to do something about it.' Georgia Tech is going to build out a cellular network test bed to try out its remote repair techniques."
signs your smartphone's been p0wned (Score:5, Funny)
Upon turning on your phone, it demands a cookie.
Your phone tells you it needs antivirus installed.
Hold music is replaced by a twisted AI that sings about cake and says it's okay if you want to leave (a message). ...
Re:Contract addendums (Score:5, Funny)
you forgot all contacts entered into this phone are open to our marketing department. all photos taken can be used by the carrier for advertisements. all calls made will be recored to insure "quality" control
Re:signs your smartphone's been p0wned (Score:4, Funny)
Upon turning on your phone, it demands a cookie.
And if you give your phone a cookie, it's going to ask for a glass of milk. One thing will lead to another, and soon it will want your social security number.
Non-sufficient funds (Score:1, Funny)
Uuum what?? (Score:2, Funny)
Are we cattle or what?
"Ohh, I don't know what's... happening to me."
"Ohh, it all happens... automatically."
"Ohh, you keep me well and safe."
"Ohh, you rule all of my life."
"You are just... too kind my masters."