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Stolen Cell Phone? No Problem, Hit the 'Nuke' Button

by Joseph M. Pisano

Reminiscent of the old 'self-destruct' messages and exploding shoe phones of Maxwell Smart, the cell phone industry introduces a 'killer' service; Remote 'Destruct' for Cell Phones...

While not really an explosive solution to cell phone theft deterrent, it is pretty amazing. A London-based technology company has developed 'Remote XT', a new security software that can trigger a stolen cell phone to create an ear-piercing alarm and lock itself when activated. In addition, this service can also wipe all the data contained within the phone.

The usefulness of a such a service is readily apparent. No doubt this technology will find its way into anything that can be connected to a communications network despite the small service charge associated with it.

In an time where people are loosing their laptops, PDAs, cell phones and other storage devices with great frequency, this service will quickly become a governmental and corporate given. I cant imagine any entity that harbors sensitive data doing without it.

While my phone data isnt going to cause any National Security Risks if it falls into the hands of a non-do-gooder, it would bring me a GREAT SENSE OF SATISFACTION to know that I could hit the 'nuke button' if presented with such a circumstance. A smile comes to my face as I can readily imagine the face of the thief when my alarm goes off and the phone is rendered completely useless and unsaleable! Yes, I would have a smug look indeed!

Joseph M. Pisano

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Prof. Joseph M. Pisano is the Assistant Chairman of Music and Fine Arts & Director of Music and Fine Arts Technology at Grove City College, Grove City, PA.

He is an active musician, adjudicator, clinician and technology expert.