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cell phones GSM encryption algorith broken - 12/29/2009 2:50:12 PM

LadyEllen

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http://www.gsmarena.com/the_gsm_encryption_algorithm_was_broken-news-1347.php

As if it wasnt enough that the government, the UN, Interpol, the CIA and FBI, Homeland Security and even the FDA were listening in to your phone calls......

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RE: cell phones GSM encryption algorith broken - 12/29/2009 10:56:09 PM

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actually that is old.

5 years ago- my brother stopped me from buying a $600 gadget to listen into cell calls.

He was right. Most peoples conversation is incredibly boring.

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RE: cell phones GSM encryption algorith broken - 12/30/2009 2:57:59 AM

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If I am correct it is just partly broken. And gladly not every can get the tools to do it.

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RE: cell phones GSM encryption algorith broken - 12/30/2009 7:47:05 AM

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I fail to see why anyone other than those connected with security need to monitor people's phone calls, what absolute boredom.

But for those of you out there that like to remain anonymous, are you aware that if you carry and use a cell phone, your position can be located globally, a good thing if lost in hazardous country, but bad if you are trying not to be noticed.

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