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What is “Mobile Malware”? |
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Simply put, mobile malware is any type of program or software that infiltrates a mobile phone with the purpose of stealing data, listening to calls or causing the phone to act in a peculiar manner that causes stress to the individual owner. |
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Does Mobile Malware include “Bugging” Software and Tracking Programs? |
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Yes |
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How popular is Mobile Malware? |
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Mobile phones are the new “playground” of hackers looking to conquer a new frontier. There are presently over 400 mobile malwares in existence and more are arising each day.
With the advent of mobile banking, many nefarious persons are now attempting to secure vital data from the victim’s phone through the use of rogue malware.
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What are signs that my cell phone could be “Bugged”? |
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Does the mobile phone in question:
- Ring for no reason?
- Light up for no reason?
- Turn on by itself?
- Allow one to hear a third party on the line?
Does your client have unexplained appearances of their “Ex” at places they never told them of?
Has someone been reading your client’s private text messages?
These could be signs that the mobile phone has a stealth “bugging” program on it.
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Is “bugging” a cell phone illegal? |
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YES! This is a Federal crime and wiretapping violation. If someone has “tapped” a mobile phone without the user’s consent, the victim may proceed with criminal prosecution as long as they can prove it.
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If I take my mobile phone to the Police, can they determine if it is bugged? |
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Most of the police departments in America are not equipped or trained to handle a mobile phone malware incident. Many times, the police will refer the client to us for a professional forensic examination and report. If a “bug” is located, then the police will use our report and proceed with attempting to find the culprit. The victim’s attorney can then proceed with further civil or criminal charges as allowed by the laws of their state.
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