Scientists predict mobile phone viruses will become a serious threat
Originally submitted by Yoel Raban
last updated by Rafael Popper
Weak Signal's progress: fully-fledged
This Weak Signal came from:
European Commission Framework Programme for RTD
The theme/scheme related to this Weak Signal:
Theme 3 - ICT - Information & communication technologies
The sub-theme that best relates to this Weak Signal:
ICT for mobility, environmental sustainability and energy efficiency
When did the Weak Signal manifest ?
2005-now
Weak Signal's description
In future, mobile phones will be able to monitor and control healthcare implants and intra body personal area networks. Mobile phones may be infected with viruses through short range communications (Bluetooth) or Multimedia Messaging Systems (MMS). Such viruses can also infect intra body personal area networks and implants.
