Tag: Carrier IQ
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Microsoft Says Windows Phone Devices Do Not Use Carrier IQ Software
No doubt you’ll be aware of the current up-roar about a certain company that goes by the name of Carrier iQ, and the fact that they have been accused of logging sensitive data for the purpose of diagnosing software problems that may become apparent when using both iOS and Android devices. The company threatened the…
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Android Researcher Hit with Cease and Desist After Uncovering Carrier IQ Secrets
An Android security researcher, Trevor Eckhart, has found himself in a little bit of hot water after performing a deep dive into a pretty hidden mobile tracking software from Carrier IQ. He managed to figure out how the software worked and what it monitors, however, after delving into the software and publicising his findings he…