Leading security researchers will demonstrate how to hijack the GSM signal. With this method, cell phone conversations can be intercepted easily.Paget called Base Station demonstrating the kind of fake mobile phones that can fool around it so it sends a voice call to that device. He will also reveal what tools are used for the demo.
As quoted from his personal blog, Paget said it was preparing a few things that the demo was not 'interfere' in terms of privacy.
"You will be warned clearly, that the use of mobile phones during the demo that means you agree to be tapped. If you do not agree, you should turn off the phone," wrote Paget.
Second, lanjtu Paget, a machine used for the demo will not have the hard drive. All data will be stored on a USB stick that after the demo will be directly destroyed by the EFF.
Then, Paget will only use the transmission capacity 250mW (microwatt). Compare with 2W power of most mobile phones.
Fourth, Paget said they would pursue all calls made during the demo will be redirected to the destination as possible. Although I can guarantee, he is also ready to transfer emergency calls to local numbers.
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