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The encryption isn't too much of an issue, you're usually just paging a phone number or a code like '911' from your family who otherwise have no other way to re
by ipython 3y ago
The encryption isn't too much of an issue, you're usually just paging a phone number or a code like '911' from your family who otherwise have no other way to reach you.
- ape4 3y agoStill might be useful to an adversary.
- klyrs 3y agoUnfortunately they're used in hospital settings where patient information inevitably winds up getting transmitted in the clear. https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/au/security/news/vulnerabilities-and-exploits/unsecure-pagers-in-vancouver-expose-sensitive-patient-data-what-this-means-for-enterprises https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/au/security/news/vulnerabil...
- nextaccountic 3y agoI'm talking about this > Pagers are also popular among people who work in secure areas (in the sense of national security, e.g., at national labs)
- ipython 3y agoThat’s what I was talking about as well. A pager is the only mobile communication device allowed in those spaces so it’s impossible for a family member to contact you when you’re walking around otherwise.