Malicious apps beware, Windows 8 will feature a ?kill switch?

“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�Bloomberg. Microsoft hasn’t spoken publicly about Windows 8′s inclusion of the feature, having only confirmed to Bloomberg�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. Read

Source: http://www.bgr.com/2012/03/02/malicious-apps-beware-windows-8-will-feature-a-kill-switch/

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