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TPM Security Chip For Your Cell Phone

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the drm-threat-or-buzzword-buzz dept.

pete314 writes "The Trusted Computing Group has unveiled that it is working on a mobile version of its TPM security chip. It should prevent the phone world from being hit by the same virus and hacking issues that face computers. However, the EFF is not amused, stating that the chip will be used for DRM, and could even limit which software the owner installs on his cell phone."

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  1. DRM on mobile phones ... What's next? by InitHello · · Score: 0, Troll

    So now they're thinking about including more DRM on mobile phones. What's next, DRM on toasters, so you can only toast Microsoft-approved bread?
    DRM on refigerators, so you can only drink beer that has been approved by your local beer manufacturer?

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