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Privacy International Requests IPC Review of Mobile Phone Extraction

Privacy International has written to the investigatory powers commissioner (IPC) requesting an urgent review into potentially unlawful use by the UK police of mobile phone extraction (MPE) technology. . Created by the controversial Investigatory Powers Act 2016, the role of IPC is to provide oversight of the intelligence services and police. The rights group wants the IPC lord justice Fulford to investigate whether there’s a proper legal basis for the police to be using MPE tech and whether it’s “necessary and proportionate” to do so given its intrusive nature. The link for this article located at InfoSecurity is no longer available. . The Digital Rights Group demands immediate oversight of the UK law enforcement's techniques for extracting data from mobile devices, questioning their adherence to legal standards.. Privacy International, Mobile Phone Extraction, Police Legality. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

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Shielding Android Devices From Stagefright Text Malware Threat

If your smartphone or tablet vendor doesn't fix the Stagefright security hole, this text-message based malware can be really scary. But you can protect yourself from it with a few simple steps.. Frankly most people who get malware are asking for trouble. They open a suspicious file from a stranger, go to a skanky website, or download the movie or game that came out yesterday from BitTorrent. Then, there's Stagefright. With malware based on this security hole all you need to do is to get a text on your unpatched Android device, and, bang, you're hacked. The link for this article located at ZDNet Security is no longer available. . Grasp the implications of Stagefright on Android systems, and discover effective measures to safeguard your device against this concerning malware risk.. Android Malware, Stagefright Threat, Smartphone Security, Mobile Protection. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Jul 28, 2015 User Avatar LinuxSecurity.com Team Hacks/Cracks
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Jailbreaking Techniques: Unlocking iPhones From Apple Software

Thousands of iPhone owners have joined forces with a team of hackers to help them find new ways to jailbreak Apple's phone software.. Jailbreaking involves unlocking a device so that it is not restricted to running software officially approved by the manufacturer. Mobile phones that run Google's Android operating system do not face this restriction and Microsoft allows its Windows Phone 7 operating system to be unlocked. But Apple has always fought very hard to prevent anyone jailbreaking its devices. The link for this article located at BBC News is no longer available. . Jailbreaking refers to unlocking devices to run non-approved software, opposing Apple's restrictions for iPhone users.. iPhone Unlocking,mobile Freedom,cyber Hacking,Apple Security,jailbreak. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

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Empowering Retail Through Wireless Security Innovations

Retailers worldwide are making the move to wireless computing, both for the flexibility it brings to in-store operations and the speed it adds to business processes. Mobile platforms and wireless networks allow retailers to complete transactions and authorizations while collecting data . . . . Retailers worldwide are making the move to wireless computing, both for the flexibility it brings to in-store operations and the speed it adds to business processes. Mobile platforms and wireless networks allow retailers to complete transactions and authorizations while collecting data from any location, at any time, with a variety of devices. The information gathered from these wireless devices allows retail managers at all levels to know sooner, decide smarter, and respond faster when it comes to market opportunities and changing customer preference. Today's independent retailers are facing increased competition from not only from their brick-and-mortar competitors, but also from online services. The link for this article located at Computer User is no longer available. . Retailers worldwide are making the move to wireless computing, both for the flexibility it brings to. retailers, worldwide, making, wireless, computing, flexibility, brings. . Anthony Pell

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