Yes, I realize that if they wanted access to my texts, calls, etc..., they could tap into stored data.
But my shitty phones don't have built-in GPS systems or video cameras that can be remotely activated.
FBI is remotely activating the mic on your smartphones and laptops
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Yes, I realize that if they wanted access to my texts, calls, etc..., they could tap into stored data.
But my shitty phones don't have built-in GPS systems or video cameras that can be remotely activated.
True about the video phone. But even the open source Prey Anti Theft: Track & find stolen Phones, Tablets and Laptops has technology that uses the closest wifi spots to triangulate the location of your lost / stolen laptop, so I'm assuming the FBI can do the same.
Well, technically they could bust off a huge electromagnetic pulse and turn off everything, which would include phones. And in regards to your unicorn comment, believing is seeing! And you have to be pure of heart.
Can the Feds Shut Down Cell Phone Service? | News & Opinion | PCMag.com
Back in July 2005, after several bombs rocked the London transportation system, authorities in the U.S. shut down cellular service in the areas around the Lincoln, Holland, Queens, and Brooklyn Battery Tunnels in New York City.
The move was intended to prevent someone from using a mobile device to set off a bomb in one of those major transportation arteries, but it was done rather haphazardly and without any warning to the wireless carriers or citizens.
As a result, the President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC) set up a task force in Aug. 2005 to come up with the best way to handle wireless network shutdowns. The result was something known as Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 303, which was approved in March 2006.
I'm aware, my point is there isn't a magical switch that just turns off all iphones.
They're not talking about shutting down the towers, they're talking about powering down the phones.
I can't find the video and there is HARDLY no mention of it on the web.
But I did find this news article on it;
Apple patent could remotely disable protesters' phone cameras | ZDNet
A new patent, granted to Apple, could prevent academic cheating, cinema interruptions, but also see areas of political protest activity 'ring-fenced' disabling phone and tablet cameras.
I remember watching a clip about it on BBC click.... if you want to really find out what it's about - you could probably contact them and learn more or at least see the clip they had made about 1 or 2 years ago.
Edit: not sure they can turn of the phones... but they do have the technology to turn of the cameras in any given area (on apple iphones - maybe even other smart phones).
And pacemakers
And microwaves!
:small-smiley-026:http://www.zdnet.com/apple-patent-could-remotely-disable-protesters-phone-cameras-7000003640/
This is why I stick with them burner phones...
Track that.
(As if I'm doing anything that would warrant an FBI/NSA phone-tapping operation)
Couldn't help but notice your yellow pad there Ice. I used to be addicted to yellow pads. Broke the habit eventually.
they are good for sitting around sketching ideas if you get tired of staring at a screen, that's pretty much what I use them for.
As long as we are in agreement about the unicorns...
And pacemakers
U scared, brah? It would turn out the lights as well, rendering you incapable of casting a shadow! But then who would post awesome nasty shit with me :conehead:
BlackBerry, may have been compromised!
Key word is MAY as in, they MAY complete hacking it if they have time leftover after iPhone and Android