Asia Times: Mobile apps, smartphones pose a clear and present danger
Most people don't realize that the mobile phone is being 'weaponized'.
New revelations show that Iran has posted apps found on Google’s Play Store which give the Iranians the ability to easily spy on anyone who downloads them to their smartphone. Some say these are “weaponized” smartphone apps.
Most people don’t realize that the mobile phone is probably the most dangerous device available today. It is more powerful than any conventional computer, and it is totally vulnerable to hacking.
The modern smartphone combines significant computing power made up of a very fast microprocessor and graphics engine plus memory with a host of sensors and radios, including GPS.
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WNU Editor: If you own a cell phone ..... which is basically everyone .... this is a must read.
Most people don't realize that the mobile phone is being 'weaponized'.
New revelations show that Iran has posted apps found on Google’s Play Store which give the Iranians the ability to easily spy on anyone who downloads them to their smartphone. Some say these are “weaponized” smartphone apps.
Most people don’t realize that the mobile phone is probably the most dangerous device available today. It is more powerful than any conventional computer, and it is totally vulnerable to hacking.
The modern smartphone combines significant computing power made up of a very fast microprocessor and graphics engine plus memory with a host of sensors and radios, including GPS.
Read more ....
WNU Editor: If you own a cell phone ..... which is basically everyone .... this is a must read.