Cell phone tethered or hacked?
Moderator: If this question is inappropriate for this forum please delete the post and accept my apology, but I've been unable to get a definitive answer elsewhere. I have a friend who claims his...
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He says it could have only been his phone that was hacked because the laptop never leaves home, is connected to a secure router, and that he only uses his phone for the email/forum sites.
In order for the spyware or cloning to happen would someone have to take physical possession of the phone?
Sounds like connecting to an illegitimate wifi system is the most likely culprit.
I understand the hotspot function. I use it frequently when we're in Texas so I can have a secure connection for internet banking, credit card payments, etc. It was the primary reason I was dragged into the 21st century and got a smartphone.
Thanks for the responses.
In order for the spyware or cloning to happen would someone have to take physical possession of the phone?
Sounds like connecting to an illegitimate wifi system is the most likely culprit.
I understand the hotspot function. I use it frequently when we're in Texas so I can have a secure connection for internet banking, credit card payments, etc. It was the primary reason I was dragged into the 21st century and got a smartphone.
Thanks for the responses.
