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NSA Can Still Track Your Cell Phone, Even If It’s Turned Off
You might be wondering: Can my cell phone be tracked, even if it’s turned off? A recent report indicates that the National Security Agency is allowed to obtain location information on almost anyone. And they can do it even if the individual’s smart phone is powered off. It claims that this technology was developed in […]
This Is How Retail Stores Track Your Smartphone [VIDEO]
Imagine you’re in a drug store, buying some personal items, or at a bookstore reading up on certain medical issues. You would’ve thought these shopping activities weren’t anyone’s business but your own. However, if you have a smartphone on you, your exact location in these stores can be tracked. We’ve previously reported on retail stores […]
Nordstrom Stops Tracking Customers’ Smart Phones
Upscale fashion retailer Nordstrom is discontinuing the collection of information from its customers’ smart phones. We’ve previously reported about the technology being used at a Portland, Oregon store as part of a pilot program in 20 stores nationwide. The system, which had been in place since September of 2012, used an array of sensors placed […]
With Smartphone Thefts Rising, Are Carriers Doing Enough?
Last year, a lawsuit was brought against wireless provider AT&T, claiming that it and other cell carriers aren’t doing much in the way of tracking down and disabling stolen phones. The plaintiffs alleged that wireless carriers turned a blind eye in order to sell new service to the thieves bringing stolen phones into stores while selling new […]
Weak Passwords Make Your Phone Vulnerable To Hacking
There are about a billion people around the world with cell phones, many of them smartphones, and virtually none of them are secure. Many people think their cellphones don’t need security software, like mobile anti-virus software, and they couldn’t possibly be more wrong. In addition, those who decide to actually use password protection features of […]
Cellphone Tracking Bill Passed by Nevada Senate
The state senate of Nevada has recently approved a cellphone tracking bill that is intended to provide quicker access to the phone’s location in the event of an emergency. The bill, SB268, is designed to give certain protections to cell carriers who provide the location information to authorities during specific circumstances. The bill is now […]
Are Cellphone Companies Profiting From Tracking You?
Today’s wireless carriers have access to more information about their users’ behaviors than ever before. For the longest time, they only used that data for their own marketing and systems planning. However, that is no longer the case, as service providers are looking for new sources of revenue. An increasing amount of wireless carriers are […]
Lost Smartphones [infographic]
Have you ever lost a phone? Losing a smartphone today means the loss of phone numbers, photos, and other personal information. Check out these stats from Lookout:
Be Safe When Browsing Craigslist From A Mobile Device
Millions of people love the free classifieds site Craigslist and use it regularly, even on mobile devices. But you need to be aware of potential fraud and people trying to scam you out of your money. We’ve conducted some research and observed some of the more sketchy listings on the site. We then put together […]
Nordstrom Stores Tracking Customers’ Cell Phones
A Nordstrom Rack store in downtown Portland has initiated a pilot program that tracks customers’ cell phones while they shop. It is one of 20 stores nationwide currently testing the system. Connecting to the wifi signal from your phone, Euclid devices around the store help the company measure foot traffic inside their retail space. “Through […]
How Facebook Helps The Cops In Tracking Down Suspects
It is interesting to know from the story of the hunt down of Philip Markoff, the young Craigslist killer, and how it has become so easy to track suspects in this digital world. This story tells some interesting facts about using digital evidence to track down suspects. In today’s world, it has become so easy […]