Huge GSM flaw allows hackers to listen in on voice calls

[brandon]

Saw this story on Neowin

The GSM flaw is massive and would affect not only businesses but individuals also as once the hack is complete it means anyone with a $500 radio card and a laptop will be able to listen in to GSM calls, making it easier for criminals to obtain personal data and making listening in on normal voice calls a real and everyday threat.

Huge GSM flaw allows hackers to listen in on voice calls

 

[poltergeisty]

I think there are bigger hacks to worry about.

Stalker hacks into family's cell phones - MSNBC Video

I'll take a prepaid in a blister pack please!

Carry your phone like a wallet, never leave it unattended!

 

[dracer777]

Wirelessly posted (MOT-QA30/00.72 UP.Browser/7.2.7.5.610 (GUI) MMP/2.0)

Sweet..... now to find a local store.....

 

[gewecke]

I think there are bigger hacks to worry about.

Stalker hacks into family's cell phones - MSNBC Video

I'll take a prepaid in a blister pack please!

Carry your phone like a wallet, never leave it unattended!

I agree! For this reason alone prepaid phones can be safer and more secure...unless you're a babbler!:lol:
N9ZAS

 

[gcgrotz]

BTW, GSM does not stand for Global System for Mobile. It is named after the standards group that developed it; Groupe Spécial Mobile.

So make sure your wireless carrier uses CDMA, which is harder to do if you are in Europe.

 

[KB9NLL]

The Government listens and watches through the cellphones too. They also listen in on conversations inside your car with onstar.

 

[N_Jay]

The Government listens and watches through the cellphones too. They also listen in on conversations inside your car with onstar.

Only if you are using regular tinfoil.

Always use "Heavy Duty" with the shiny side out.

Geeze, everyone knows that!:lol:

 

[poltergeisty]

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