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It is possible for cellphones to be tapped. In 2006, it was reported that the FBI used cellphones as "roving bugs" when surveillance was approved by a court. That technology has spread beyond law enforcement, with software for gaining secret access to cellphones advertised widely on the Internet. Does it work? Apparently so, according to a reporter at an Indianapolis television station who successfully tapped into a producer's cellphone (with her permission). You can follow some simple steps to prevent this kind of intrusion.
Today's technology makes it easy for anyone to listen in on your cell phone conversations. To stop this from happening you can scramble your cell phone using the different available methods to ensure secure calls. Fight technology with even more advanced technology to keep your personal information safe through additional hardware and software.
Just when you've finally learned how to safeguard your computer from viruses, hackers have found something else to target: your cell phone. Most cell phones are called "smart phones" since they come with downloading and multimedia messaging. Therefore, like computers, hackers can send downloads of fraudulent ringtones, games and spyware. Take the steps below to protect your cell phone and your identity.
