Article PHV0 Smurfs vs phones: GCHQ's smartphone malware can take pics, listen in even when phone is off

Smurfs vs phones: GCHQ's smartphone malware can take pics, listen in even when phone is off

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Cory Doctorow
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In a new episode of the BBC's Panorama, Edward Snowden describes the secret mobile phone malware developed by GCHQ and the NSA, which has the power to listen in through your phone's mic and follow you around, even when your phone is switched off. (more")

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