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Most laypeople think that their phone is turned off when they switch off the screen. That is mist definitely wrong and you can still be tracked while the screen
by david-gpu 6y ago
Most laypeople think that their phone is turned off when they switch off the screen. That is mist definitely wrong and you can still be tracked while the screen us pitch black.
- rhn_mk1 6y agoI found that "if someone calls you, will it ring?" is a question that works to demonstrate that it's not actually off.
- burnthrow 6y agoI seriously doubt that most laypeople think that.
- picolisp 6y agoWhy?
- techbio 6y agoMost laypeople would understand the tinfoil part of a tinfoil hat.
- infogulch 6y agoYou can get texts, app notifications, and phone calls, you can play music and podcasts, you can download app updates, an app you opened earlier is still in the same state later. All with the phone screen off. They also know that none of these things are possible when their phone runs out of battery and dies. I think most people could notice the difference between these states and realize that screen off != phone off. What I think most people don't notice is that the fact that simply because they can receive phone calls and notifications implies that they are in practice being tracked.
- WarOnPrivacy 6y agoI've done end-user support for laypeople for 30 years - including their mobile devices. The least tech-savvy of them understands the phone is still on, after the screen goes dark.
- dkdk8283 6y agoI have a faraday bag I put my phone in when I am traveling and don’t need it. It blocks all RF. It’s meant for forensics and is of very high quality.