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lindy · 01-01-2011, 21:39

31 December 2010 Last updated at 05:49 ET

Hackers crack open mobile network

Mobile calls and texts made on any GSM network can be eavesdropped upon using four cheap phones and open source software, say security researchers.

Karsten Nohl and Sylvain Munaut demonstrated their eavesdropping toolkit at the Chaos Computer Club Congress (CCC) in Berlin.

The work builds on earlier research that has found holes in many parts of the most widely used mobile technology.

The pair spent a year putting together the parts of the eavesdropping toolkit.

"Now there's a path from your telephone number to me finding you and listening to your calls," Mr Nohl told BBC News. "The whole way."

(Rest of the article is here.)

I love this kinda stuff!!! "I yam what I yam and that's all that I yam."

-Lindy

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lindy Guerrilla Chief Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ft Benning Posts: 707	calls and texts made on any GSM network can be eavesdropped 31 December 2010 Last updated at 05:49 ET Hackers crack open mobile network Mobile calls and texts made on any GSM network can be eavesdropped upon using four cheap phones and open source software, say security researchers. Karsten Nohl and Sylvain Munaut demonstrated their eavesdropping toolkit at the Chaos Computer Club Congress (CCC) in Berlin. The work builds on earlier research that has found holes in many parts of the most widely used mobile technology. The pair spent a year putting together the parts of the eavesdropping toolkit. "Now there's a path from your telephone number to me finding you and listening to your calls," Mr Nohl told BBC News. "The whole way." (Rest of the article is here.) I love this kinda stuff!!! "I yam what I yam and that's all that I yam." -Lindy __________________ "I see that you notice that I wear glasses. Well, it was to be. I've not only grown old and gray, I've become almost blind in the service of my country." - General George Washington "There are times in your life you'll be required to perform an exceedingly difficult task to the best of your ability, regardless of your perceived capability. Mental toughness is what will carry the day during these times. In other words, you suck it up and do what you have to do." - Razor
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