National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden told the world last month that the agency can eavesdrop through the microphones of cellphones even when they’re switched off — a claim experts have now confirmed.No word yet from Cass Sunstein on this one.
According to a team of security researchers cited in a Mirror report, a hack for such surveillance lies within Apple’s iPhone software, which is capable of “playing dead” while it’s still turned on.
Los Angeles hardware engineer Eric McDonald explains that though an iPhone appears to be shutting down when switched off, it is actually entering a low-power mode that leaves essential communication chips still functional.
In this state, the handset can still receive commands – like being told to turn on its microphone.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
NSA Can Listen To You Through Your Phone – Even When It’s Off [VIDEO]
The Daily Caller reports:
