Is My Cell Phone Bugged?: Everything You Need to Know to Keep Your Mobile Conversations Private Review
Posted by
David Hamer
on 9/03/2012
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Labels:
cell phone,
mobile phone,
security,
spyware,
surveillance,
wiretapping
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(More customer reviews)I don't like to be a downer and talk about topics that scare us or call up negative feelings, but family security is something that needs to be considered. In my travels and relationships I have run into situations where someone isn't feeling safe. Whether it is a jealous ex- boyfriend making threats, an information hacker gaining access to personal information or an obstinate teenager on a joy ride in Mom and Dad's car, safety is paramount.
I was given a book called Is My Cell Phone Bugged?: Everything You Need to Know to Keep Your Mobile Conversations Private by Kevin D. Murray, who has been a consultant in detection and counterespionage for 31 years. At first I thought, "Why would I need to know if my phone is bugged? It clearly isn't. Who would want to listen in on me?" but then I got into the reading and found that the book isn't just about phone tapping, it's about knowing what people are capable of and how to protect yourself and your family.
As it turns out, there is quite a bit out there on the market today that can turn your life upside down without detection. Things like Zombie phones and Bluetooth hacking make my skin goose bump with dread. I have become a relatively technologically savvy person over the last few years, but part of me has always felt frightened of someone getting a hold of my personal information. New apps and wireless capabilities make it so easy for us to transfer data from one place to another-sensitive material- and yet we do it almost carelessly.
The public is lucky that most cell phones that are on the market, particularly the "smart" ones, have built in anti-spyware software that will protect you in a general way, but there are still devices and spyware out there that can listen in on us.
This book gives great information on what can be done to you, how to know it is being done and even offers a free alert device that can detect possible leaks on your cell phone. He also points out that listening to your gut and matching that with important clues can be a powerful combination when you are worried about safety.
It is also interesting (and scary) to know that the average person is capable of spying. For instance, what if you suspect your nanny is stealing from you? Is your teenager where they say they were going? There are plenty of options for a protective parent to get a good look at the whole picture, rather than waiting a worrying about what is really going on.
"Is My Cell Phone Bugged" provides a comprehensive look at what is available to almost anyone, how to use it and how to protect yourself from it. The knowledge that can be gained from Kevin D. Murray is invaluable and with no exception, knowledge is power.
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"Can someone..."* eavesdrop on my cell phone calls?* get my text messages almost as fast as I do?* access my voice mails?* steal my contacts list?* send fake messages from my phone?* make my phone dial someone else?* receive a text revealing the length of my calls?* receive a text alert whenever I use my phone?* send me texts using a fake number?* get my new number, although I switched phones?* get the numbers I called, and who called me?* track me using my phone's GPS?* track me although my phone doesn't have GPS?* trick me into installing spyware?* remotely activate my phone's microphone and eavesdrop on me when I am not using the phone?IS MY CELL PHONE BUGGED? answers these common questions (yes) and teaches you what you can do about it.In IS MY CELL PHONE BUGGED?, eavesdropping detection specialist Kevin D. Murray draws from over 30 years experience and detailed research to show readers how to retake control of their privacy. He does this by explaining technology in simple terms; separating fact from fiction; exposing myths and providing sound advice - developed over years of working with his clients and solving their information security problems. In fact, reading this book is a similar experience to hiring your own credentialed security consultant.Mr. Murray explains...* How to tell if your cell phone is infected with spyware.* How to prove someone is spying and identify them.* The best ways to get rid of the spyware.* What you should do to keep spyware off you phone in the first place.* What you should never do.* How almost any phone can be turned into an eavesdropping device without using spyware.* How not to be taken by spyware scams and "experts".* How to choose the most secure mobile phone for your purposes.* Simple do-it-yourself forensics.* Privacy law.* Caller-ID myths and realities.* How to stop unwanted texts and e-mails, and more.Additional topics covered include...* GSM Bugs.* Home cordless phones.* Wireless telephone headsets.* Bluetooth bugging.* Precautions to take.* U.S. Eavesdropping laws.* Warning signs your phone is bugged with spyware.* How your conversations get out in ways you don't expect.* Pre-bugged cell phones, and more.This book is an invaluable tool--from a professional security strategist--for everyone who wants privacy when using their mobile smartphones or household cordless phones. It also makes a thoughtful gift for loved ones, friends and employees.
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