VPN services and other security tools won’t be able to protect people from this kind of state-surveillance. What’s next for France’s justice reform bill?

  • ackzsel
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    11 year ago

    The baseband firmware on your phone has access to all hardware resources and can be modified over the cellular connection without your cooperation or knowledge.

    • pjhenry1216
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      31 year ago

      It can’t be done by a third party without extreme effort. This requires the cell phone manufacturer to participate along with the cellular service company as well.

      • ackzsel
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        11 year ago

        Sorry for the late reply but I’d just like to warn you that it doesn’t take a lot of effort. It takes some time, some knowledge of programming, electronics and communication protocols and a few hundred $$$ of equipment. DIY cell phone tower