Identity Theft » Two researchers say they have found a way to exploit weaknesses in the mobile telecom system to legally spy on people, by figuring out the private cell phone number of anyone they want, tracking their whereabouts, and listening to their voice mail.

Two researchers say they have found a way to exploit weaknesses in the mobile telecom system to legally spy on people, by figuring out the private cell phone number of anyone they want, tracking their whereabouts, and listening to their voice mail.

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Two researchers say they have found a way to exploit weaknesses in the mobile telecom system to legally spy on people, by figuring out the private cell phone number of anyone they want, tracking their whereabouts, and listening to their voice mail. — Robert Siciliano, chief executive officer of IDTheftSecurity.com

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