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To: Windflier

I’m glad my phone is so old. Nobody wants to hack it. I don’t think it even has a SIM card in it.


7 posted on 09/19/2019 2:20:29 PM PDT by DiogenesLamp ("of parents owing allegiance to no oither sovereignty.")
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To: DiogenesLamp

All cell phones have a SIM card.

Encrypted in it is the code that identifies the device to the network.

That’s why only your phone rings when someone dials your number even though the signal is coming over the air on radio waves and theoretically can be “answered” by anyone.


19 posted on 09/19/2019 3:32:18 PM PDT by fruser1
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To: DiogenesLamp

Cell phones old enough that this couldn’t theoretically affect them do not work with the current networks.

As for nobody wanting to hack it... People will hack connected pet food dishes and refrigerators. Your cell phone is considerably higher on their list of desired targets.


24 posted on 09/19/2019 4:39:12 PM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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