I captured the screen from the Engadget video where they glance over the Adam's FCC ID. It looks like it says Y2GNI3421A01, but that search doesn't return any results on the FCC page. Just thought I'd throw this up in case anyone wanted to check up again later.
That's a fake ID as told by Rohan in one of the interviews.
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A few blog and newspaper are reporting the discovery disclosed by 2 Apple hacker at blackhat conference. (if they are not apple fanboy then they sure look like they are)
http://mobile.venturebeat.com/2010/...-steals-your-data-was-downloaded-by-millions/
As much as I do care about data security and think that some people may not be careful enough about what they carry on their phone, I dislike reading such story without much proof, I truly hope Google will put an end to this by posting something about it.
The funny part is that the application made by their company (lookout) is asking for MUCH MORE right than the wallpaper they are pinpointing, I am also wondering about their genome project and I am wondering if they used that "virus scanner" to gather application info from the people who used it (that being said without any proof, just my gut feeling exactly like their theory on those wallpaper)
On a more positive side I hope this will raise some people awareness about what they install on their phone even rom's could one day get compromised but I do not think we are there yet...
So the whole point of this post is to ask all the blogger around to get back to those 2 security researcher and ask them to provide proof (source code) of the malware they found so that we can put an end to this story either way...
The more people will switch from the Apple to Android, the more hate and dirt there will be about Android.
It's just getting started.
Personally, it's fun to watch, they gonna lose anyway.
DarkDvr said:
The more people will switch from the Apple to Android, the more hate and dirt there will be about Android.
It's just getting started.
Personally, it's fun to watch, they gonna lose anyway.
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I do respect apple for bringing some great innovation but I am concerned about the lack of quality coverage I see in some blog and online news paper, I mean nobody seem to have asked proof or a second opinion on quite a few recent post (like the 80% of android user would not buy another one story...)
As for the winner or looser, as long as user win I am fine with this war...
I saw this and it seems like propaganda....they took all the time to write the article but neglected to mention the application name.
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I saw this and it seems like propaganda....they took all the time to write the article but neglected to mention the application name.
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They did publish the name of the app, In fact a LOT of different one since this is simply a program that download wallpaper from various theme. the guy have flooded the market with all of the different theme he offer.
http://www.androidcentral.com/rogue-android app-stealing-data-according-security-firm#comments
If you look at the update they wrote to change a bit the story of what the application does, the developer seem to be a bit lost about this.
Either way if this app is really a malware then they should have contacted google, and they should have published the EXACT description of what they do, instead they talk about their market analysis ...
Some fact, about time!
http://blog.mylookout.com/2010/07/mobile-application-analysis-blackhat/#more-1380
Here's the developer answer so android central http://www.scribd.com/mobile/documents/35072457
Now let's see if Google has something to say about this WallPaperGate... in the mean time it look like they SUSPENDED all the developer app
Personally I have no problem with those wallpaper app, I do not use lookout tho since I believe it's asking for too much right and I am not convinced it does something at all
How about "flickey wallpaper" ? I use that one, and it rhymes with the listed application.
adambenjamin said:
How about "flickey wallpaper" ? I use that one, and it rhymes with the listed application.
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Hey thanks for pointing this program (flikie) it's great!
The right requested by flikie are quite normal so I installed it, I do not use picture as wallpaper usually but I do like to watch them!
Back to the topics, I think the developpers in general should review their apps and make sure they do not ask for undue right!
Application to protect yourself
I personally use aSpotCat to screen what the application are using as right on my nexus one, it is free and allow you to revise the right of installed app
If you know of other app that can prevent malware from spreading please post them
thats how it is in an open system. some people will exploit it.
thats a trade off of the android market.... we will get spyware eventually.
I agree with antikryst... this happens on any platform. Don't look like iPhans and deny the truth and deflect the blame. These guys may or may not have an agenda, but they didn't "seem" to make this stuff up.
I call partly BS
The wallpaper apps in question cannot access your contact's phone numbers, SMS messages or personal information.
Check out the manifest permissions on the apps in question. It is the last item that is the problem.
!Storage
modify Delete
!Your location
coarse (network-based) location
!Network communication
full Internet access
!Phone calls
read phone state and identity
The permission only allows the app to read the IMEI number of your phone (your hardware's unique identifying number), your phone number, and your currently programmed voice-mail number. If you hard coded your voice-mail password as part of your voice-mail number, then they have that too.
They shouldn't be stealing this info, and Google should separate "read phone state" from "read identity", but the stories on this app stating that your SMS's and contacts being stolen and sent to China just plain wrong.
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They shouldn't be stealing this info, and Google should separate "read phone state" from "read identity", but the stories on this app stating that your SMS's and contacts being stolen and sent to China just plain wrong.
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And, unfortunately, that stemmed from the original article written at VentureBeat being incorrect. The presenters never actually said SMS and browser history were compromised. I know that at least Engadget was contacted and informed that the article at VentureBeat was incorrect, and VentureBeat also corrected their article to indicate that SMSs and browser histories were not being compromised. But at the start, it was too late, and from there, it was a game of telephone.
Here is a blog post by one of the presenters to clarify everything.
http://blog.mylookout.com/2010/07/mobile-application-analysis-blackhat/
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And, unfortunately, that stemmed from the original article written at VentureBeat being incorrect. The presenters never actually said SMS and browser history were compromised. I know that at least Engadget was contacted and informed that the article at VentureBeat was incorrect, and VentureBeat also corrected their article to indicate that SMSs and browser histories were not being compromised. But at the start, it was too late, and from there, it was a game of telephone.
Here is a blog post by one of the presenters to clarify everything.
http://blog.mylookout.com/2010/07/mobile-application-analysis-blackhat/
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What a douche bag. The initial commentary about the apps was essentially "It's stealing you babies and your babie's babie's babies".
But I guess actually telling what the app actually does is a little less exciting than what they did.
The Federal Communications Commission has launched the pleading cycle for the proposed merger of AT&T and T-Mobile. The union would make AT&T the nation's largest wireless carrier, with over 41 percent of wireless subscriber market share. Whether you love or hate the idea—get your feedback to the FCC soon. Petitions to deny are due through May 31 (docket #11-65). Oppositions to those petitions are expected by June 10. The last chance for push back is June 20.
Please file while they're accepting this. This isn't some forum made thing. This is the FCC actually wanting your feedback now.
For those who don't understand how to file ->
Download this pdf file -> http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2011/db0428/DA-11-799A1.pdf <- Right click, save as.
Then fill out the info requested located here -> FCC Site
For the Proceeding Number enter 11-65
Type of Filing: Petition
Upload the pdf file at the bottom where it asks for the file name. Browse to the pdf and select it. Next to it put Petition to deny.
All stuff needed other than what I said is in red.
I read an article on Arstechnica and one of the commenters posted similar instructions and I have filed my petition as well.
+1 to you for encouraging more people to join in this.
Sparky WAS in the doghouse. Now, He's allowed on the deck at least.
My Nexus S is annoying me.
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I read an article on Arstechnica and one of the commenters posted similar instructions and I have filed my petition as well.
+1 to you for encouraging more people to join in this.
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That poster on that site with similar instructions was me.
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That poster on that site with similar instructions was me.
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Well isn't that just a kick in the pants. I applaud you sir for your impassioned plea, and clear as a bell instructions. (I opened the links you posted in other tabs and referred to your post for instructions.) Thanks again. (I have also forwarded copies of that post to family members asking them to petition the FCC as well. I hope you don't mind. )
Sparky WAS in the doghouse. Now, He's allowed on the deck at least.
My Nexus S is annoying me.
Hey all..... I would like to start this thread for everyone to discuss and talk about Carrier IQ. Let me know what you think about it, and for those that would like some clarity on CIQ, please watch this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=legx3K_Ul_I
Since there are so many links on this that ONLY lead to this one kids youtube video of a basic logcat that is mostly blocked out and shows nothing in it that doesn't have the word HTC emedded in the apk, can we please get a link that shows a second opinion. Otherwise i'm calling bull**** on this whole thing. This has been a topic on xda for at least a year and some 25 year JUST NOW notices that its sending private information?
Don't just believe the first youtube video that gets a little headline or two. tbh this **** is dumb and I still see no proof of anything he has said and i've been researching this the entire day.
tldr;
need more proof pls
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Since there are so many links on this that ONLY lead to this one kids youtube video of a basic logcat that is mostly blocked out and shows nothing in it that doesn't have the word HTC emedded in the apk, can we please get a link that shows a second opinion. Otherwise i'm calling bull**** on this whole thing. This has been a topic on xda for at least a year and some 25 year JUST NOW notices that its sending private information?
Don't just believe the first youtube video that gets a little headline or two. tbh this **** is dumb and I still see no proof of anything he has said and i've been researching this the entire day.
tldr;
need more proof pls
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Check out the thread in evo3d development thread. It has links to actual video that TrevE made and all the info u want. Its pretty much a fact now
TrevE's video is proof + of the keylogger. It's undeniably 100% fact.
Support TrevE!!
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i'm calling bull**** on this whole thing.
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I'm a little outraged by your flippant post, but I'll just set that aside for a minute to keep the thread going for the rest of us.
If you didn't think this was serious, how about the United States Senate getting involved:
http://feeds.arstechnica.com/~r/ars...gests-phone-snooping-violates-federal-law.ars
Is that good enough for you?
does any one know what program treve used in his vid? i'd like to try it myself and dig a little deeper into ciq.
HTC have invited me to attend the HTC One Launch at London Olympia on 25th March. I'll be there in the front row along with 19 other lucky HTC fans to witness the spectacle and meet up with the big names at HTC.
There will also be plenty of opportunity to have some hands-on time with the new HTC One so it is going to be a great experience. The phone itself has been leaked in the blogosphere and press until most people believe they've seen it all already, but for me, leaks seem so tawdry and sly. There's nothing quite like the razzamatazz of a product launch to add spice and whatever they show me, I'll be suitably excited.
Not only will I be attending, but along with 2 other fans on-site and our very own @mike_1986, we will be delivering a live video feed of the entire proceedings. Three of us will be cameramen on-site and Mike will be back home at ARHD Headquarters twiddling the knobs. We will be using our own HTC One phones and Hangouts-on-Air to bring you the action.
We have HTC's permission to do this so it's all semi-official.
We won't just cover the presentation, as most official videos seem to do. We will also be continuing to broadcast during the hands-on and entertainment session, so that we can bring you live action where it matters.
For more information you can:
# Follow the hashtags #ARHDLiveHTCOne and #M8Live on Twitter for up-to-date news of the steam (e.g. the url for the Youtube link)
# Subscribe to Mike's Youtube Channel for the broadcast (https://www.youtube.com/user/michalbanszel)
# Or keep in touch on the Android Revolution HD Blog site for up-to-date action (http://android-revolution-hd.blogspot.nl/2014/03/android-revolution-on-htc-one-2014.html)
Please remember that this is a totally amateur attempt and will be dependent on 3G or WiFi bandwidth and coverage within London Olympia. We can promise nothing absolutely, but we do promise we will try to do it ...
The whole thing will be broadcast 'on-the-fly' with almost no storyline, so please don't expect us to look at specific things .. You can ask ... We'll try, but we don't know what we will be allowed to do with the samples yet !!
And if you are interested or would like to help us reach out ... Please share the hashtags #ARHDLiveHTCOne and #M8Live and links above as widely as possible.
When the event is actually taking place I will try to replace this Youtube link with the live feed connection.
Watch this Space ...
If you're a blogger, please feel free to embed the feed on your blog or link to Mikes blog page (above). All we ask is that if you do embed the feed, please add a credit to Mike's blog as the originator of the video.
Thanks for doing this, 5 days left...
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Thanks for doing this, 5 days left...
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Not long to wait ...
I've also asked XDA's own Shen Ye if he can find the time to do a 5-10 minute, on camera hands-on for us .. Waiting on his reply now.
So you guys are gonna play with the devices before the actual show? That's the way it always is , the press plays with the devices, make their hands on, videos etc and after the show they post them
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So you guys are gonna play with the devices before the actual show? That's the way it always is , the press plays with the devices, make their hands on, videos htc and after the show they post them
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Nope .. we're not press we're fans .. so we get no special preview privileges .. We only get to touch the phones after the big reveal.
What we're going to do for value add is continue beyond jsut the presentation ... normally official videos of launches stop after the presentation. They may run a couple of adverts but it's all 'potted' stuff.
We're hoping to rope in Shen Ye to do a 5 minute hands on and we also want to cover some of the press reactions and general show scenes .. ... and do it live - as it's happening (well - with a 30 second to 1 minute spooling delay) ...
Once the live vid is closed it will be preserved on Mikes channel on Youtube.
Let's see if i can link the live feed directly to the OP ... this should be an interesting experiment
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Bump now the video link is made. See you all at 2:45
Sweet. Let's see how this goes.
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There will be zoe.apk to the playstore soon to all android device cool
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To some missing info and inaccurate credits, I've removed this guide.
Interestingly enough, after this my software channel changed from "usc" to "sprint" But let me tell you, Android Pie is pretty amazing. For those who want the one button navigation bar - you'll find that in the MOTO app under "Moto Actions"
Jeter is g6 play, not g6. This guide is going to create many bricks. Your info is incomplete. The update was already posted by the person who captured it. @Starkiller2 is the one who was in the soak test and captured it.
No credits, incomplete, inaccurate information. You should remove this.
It's for the Sprint, boost, Virgin Mobile, Jeter. Moto G6 play.
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Jeter is g6 play, not g6. This guide is going to create many bricks. Your info is incomplete. The update was already posted by the person who captured it. @Starkiller2 is the one who was in the soak test and captured it.
No credits, incomplete, inaccurate information. You should remove this.
It's for the Sprint, boost, Virgin Mobile, Jeter. Moto G6 play.
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I'm going to have to second this proposal. I haven't checked twrp yet, but that logo fix was pulled from my thread and reuploaded without proper credit as well. The md5sum matches my "Original" logo.
@savvytechwinner
I would highly suggest that you at least remove the screenshots you uploaded. You posted your phone number and MEID for all the world to see.
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I'm going to have to second this proposal. I haven't checked twrp yet, but that logo fix was pulled from my thread and reuploaded without proper credit as well. The md5sum matches my "Original" logo.
@savvytechwinner
I would highly suggest that you at least remove the screenshots you uploaded. You posted your phone number and MEID for all the world to see.
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That's correct. I was missing to much stuff so I removed it, and didn't give credit to the correct people