Threatpost reports that new Intel chips support SMS kill switch
New Intel Chips Support SMS Kill SwitchDEK: Anti Theft 3 Chips Can be disabled via 3G NetworksNew computer processors from Intel Corp, due out in 2011, can be disabled using an SMS "poison pill" message sent over any 3G cellular network, according to Intel documentation.The new anti-theft feature, which Intel has dubbed "Anti Theft 3.0" will only be available for devices using Intel's latest Sandy Bridge microprocessors. The new feature will enable organizations to remotely disable lost or stolen laptops even if those devices are not connected to the Internet.New Intel Chips Support SMS Kill Switch
