SMARTPHONE OR SPY PHONE?

It's been a while since we posted. I wanted to experiment a little with info-graphics, so here is the first take at working on them using a smartphone as the topic.

We have also listed out the smartphone security issues below. You should be aware of these and weigh benefits to possible cons of losing data or personal information and protect yourself accordingly.

• Camera - can be remotely activated without user's knowledge, Geo­ tagging, etc.
• WiFi - can be remotely activated without user's knowledge and broadcast data
• NFC (Near Field Communication) - Snatch data from other phones nearby
• Motion Sensor/ Accelerometer - Can detect minute vibrations. With algorithms may decipher keystrokes if left next to a keyboard
• Bluetooth - Easily intercepted. May transmit voice and data without user's knowledge over distance
• Microphone Recording - Can be activated remotely without user's knowledge
• GPS - Can be remotely activated. Track user's movements and location and transmit to others
• Cellular Signal Triangulation - Track user's movements and location and transmit to others
• APPS - Track user's movements, record call, activities, posts, etc. Yeah, there's an APP for that!

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