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Cagey18 -> RE: Just a caution about cell phones (4/22/2009 6:46:07 PM)
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ORIGINAL: Crush
This came up on another board I participate in and thought it was a good idea to pass along here. I've been aware of this kind of technology for a while because of some of the security consulting I do. But now that it is "out" in the public and because it is a heck of a lot easier to drop into a phone nowadays than even a year ago, it is time for people to be a bit more cautious.
Basically, software can be loaded onto a cell phone (not all cell phones and not all providers) that can track your calls, your location and your messages. Even listen in on your calls.
A news story on it: http://www.wthr.com/Global/story.asp?s=9346833
"review site" for different spyware: http://www.squidoo.com/spyphone_flexispy
Just be cautious. The fancier your phone, the simpler it is to "infect" with this stuff.
According to that news story, someone has to be in physical possession of your phone to load the spyware.
(or if you're Paris Hilton, you have to be stupid enough to have your dog's name as your security question...)
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