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  1. November 30th, 2011, 09:47 AM #1
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    Thumbs down smartphone spying app by Carrier IQ is also keylogger

     
    BUSTED! Secret app on millions of phones logs key taps - The Register

    BUSTED! Secret app on millions of phones logs key taps
    Researcher says seeing is believing
    By Dan Goodin in San Francisco

    Posted in Security, 30th November 2011 02:34 GMT

    An Android app developer has published what he says is conclusive proof that millions of smartphones are secretly monitoring the key presses, geographic locations, and received messages of its users.
    Youtube video - Carrier IQ Part #2 - YouTube

    Carrier IQ itself claims to be on over 141 million smartphone handsets

    I was unable to find a list of smartphones this was installed on, but its been claimed to be on a dozen device manufacturers.
    On Nov 17th, Cnet said You say 'rootkit,' I say 'diagnostic tool' | InSecurity Complex - CNET News
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    It's unclear what devices have Carrier IQ software installed. Coward said Carrier IQ is used by more than a dozen device manufacturers, including smartphones and tablets, but he declined to name the companies or devices.
    Cnet hasnt updated its security site on this issue.
    They say technology slows down for no one. I know it outruns my wallet. I figure its because my wallet isn't light enough yet.

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    Very interesting indeed Watson. *scratches chin*
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    Made a post on this here: FBI admits to using Carrier IQ

    But very interesting. Implications for 3rd party exploitation is dangerous. Reading the technical specifications for the IQ Agent and analytics software as we speak. Cool stuff.
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  5. December 13th, 2011, 02:38 PM #5
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    No surprise at all!

    1 reason i dont have any of this spying trash!!
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