The document discusses challenges around updating technology over time. It covers issues like outdated mobile phones no longer receiving updates, leading to security vulnerabilities. Different manufacturers and mobile carriers complicate updating phones. The document also discusses updating challenges for connected home devices, vehicles, and infrastructure that communicates with vehicles. It suggests these updating challenges could leave users vulnerable if legacy technologies are no longer supported with security patches.

1. Updating the Future
David Rogers
@drogersuk
B-Sides London 2015
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2. In the Beginning
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3. Painful Lessons
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4. F***
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http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/features/item/updat
ing_your_nokias_firmware_at_hom.php
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-
to/google-android/how-disable-
touchwiz-on-samsung-smartphone-
3601797/

5. Wherefore art thou update?
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http://www.htc.com/uk/go/htc-software-updates-process/
http://developer.sonymobile.com/2013/07/25/explaining-the-
software-upgrade-process-and-its-improvements-for-android-4-3/

6. Android Implementation Fragmentation
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From Michael DeGusta
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82112928/android-orphans-visualizing-a-
sad-history-of-support

7. End of Life?
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http://grahamcluley.com/2013/07/htc-android-security/

8. Network Operator Approvals
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9. F***ed?
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http://www.wired.com/2014/07/h
ackers-can-control-your-phone-
using-a-tool-thats-already-built-
into-it/

10. Effective Power
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“I don’t think there’s anything nefarious here, I
don’t think it’s a secret message from ISIS”
Brian Cooley, CNET

11. Connected Home Updates?
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12. Automotive – Infrastructure to Vehicle
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13. Automotive – Vehicle Updates
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14. Legacy?
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15. Still F***ed?
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16. Thanks!
@drogersuk
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