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Hi,

If I used a wireless internet connection, say via cell phone, is it
possible for someone with the right equipment to intercept and
view my activity?
Thanks in advance, Brad

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Brad Petria

On Sun, 24 Aug 2003 11:33:03 GMT, (Brad Petria)
wrote:

>Hi,
>
> If I used a wireless internet connection, say via cell phone, is it
>possible for someone with the right equipment to intercept and
>view my activity?

Yes, it is very possible, and very likely.

Cell phone communications aren't secure for a start, and can be
listened in on.

If you were using a wireless connection, say between your cell phone
and a laptop, there's still the chance that can also be listened in
on, but of course, you can use some form of encryption, but even this
can still be circumvented.

But even if no-one is listening in on your cell phone, or trying to
listen in on your wireless communication, then you're still going
through a number of networks (ranging from your cell phone network, to
the ISP, and to whatever resource you're connecting to), and that will
be leaving traces of where you've been and what you've done, even
across secure channels of communication.

So, yes, it is very possible.

Dazz

> Thanks in advance, Brad
>
> Tip for your old computer (reduce discard pollution too):
>
> If you can't sell your old computer, don't throw it away. Use it to backup
>your software by transferring files/folders from your new computer or laptop
>to it. I transferred my Windows folder and other stuff to my old computer
>using "PC Link", which I downloaded from www.simtel.net (cool site).
>
> http://www.simtel.net/pub/dl/52792.shtml (info or download)

On Sun, 24 Aug 2003 11:33:03 GMT, (Brad Petria)
wrote:

>If I used a wireless internet connection, say via cell phone, is it
>possible for someone with the right equipment to intercept and
>view my activity?

Its certainly +possible+ but the people who are likely to be
capable of doing it are going to be the intelligence agencies
who can in any event intercept the traffic better at the switch.

BUT its an expensive business and you have to be in
business with Bin Liner to make it worthwhile. If you are, or
your name is Hussein and you have a moustach be worried,
very worried.
--
Jim Watt http://www.gibnet.com

On Sun, 24 Aug 2003 11:33:03 GMT, (Brad Petria)
wrote:

> If I used a wireless internet connection, say via cell phone, is it
>possible for someone with the right equipment to intercept and
>view my activity?

The technical response varies based upon what mobile telephone system
you are utilizing.

Analog? TDMA? CDMA? GSM?

And, if GSM, which A3, A5, and A8 algorithms is your provider
utilizing?

Will Spencer
http://www.gsmsecurity.com