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The security aspects of the president's SIPRnet phone
- gaius 18y agoAs most smartphones also come equipped with GPS navigation, the device could also act as a radio beacon, and broadcast the owner’s location. Umm, no...
- dantheman 18y agoFrom the article they mention that if the software on the device can be modified then GPS data can be transmitted to a 3rd party. I don't see how that can be contentious.
- gaius 18y agoWell, any mobile phone can be located by knowing what cell towers it's nearest to or what Wifi access points it's connected to. GPS doesn't transmit anything.
- dantheman 18y agoAgreed, but the article was talking about how the platform can be compromised and through rogue software it can transmit location and audio.