As of today, when it comes to technology "Kill Switch" (method of remote control data on the device) means a software method of execution of this function. Experts from Qualcomm believe that adding support for "Kill Switch" at the hardware level will greatly enhance the efficiency of its use. Thus, the company plans to add the appropriate option in chipsets Snapdragon.
According to representatives of Qualcomm, the implementation of hardware support "Kill Switch" to avoid a hypothetical case in which the attacker by changing the software on your phone will be able to "recover" stolen gadget. Currently Qualcomm is in talks with producers of mobile devices for chip shipments Snapdragon processor with hardware support for "Kill Switch".