Sunday, September 6, 2009

Software that turns cell phones into bugs is tough to beat

In this article from Network World, Batman's method of using cell phones to map out Gotham City might be hard to prevent.

"[W]e believe that it is very challenging, if not infeasible, to eliminate the sensor-sniffing threat completely," the researchers said. "However, we are cautiously optimistic that a user-friendly solution, which works effectively in most circumstances, can be devised."

Research paper: http://conferences.sigcomm.org/sigcomm/2009/workshops/mobiheld/papers/p31.pdf

Network World article: http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/082709-cell-phones-spy.html?page=1

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