Inside The Hidden Tech Battle Over A Smartphone "Kill Switch"

There's a hidden battle over stolen smartphones. Last year, more than 1.5 million Americans had their devices taken, and New York City saw a 40 percent jump in smartphone thefts. There is a solution, known in the industry as a "kill switch."

But, as CBS News senior correspondent and FBI insider John Miller reported on "CBS This Morning," that idea has been met with some heavy resistance.

It can happen anywhere anytime -- walking on a city street, or even buying tickets for public transportation. Thieves will do almost anything to get their hands on smartphones.
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