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AZSALUKI wrote:the link no longer works. was it in reference to Carrier IQ:
if so, then i do think it's sort of a big deal. when a software company orders a cease and dissist order against a guy for merely posting user manuals, then they are doing something they didn't want us to be aware of. to me, Carrier IQ is no different than an illegal wiretap......unless somewhere in our contract we agreed to be part of this???? when i install a new keyboard i clearly see (and agree to) the terms that state it will track my keystrokes, remember passwords, etc.....but i don't recall agreeing to that when i simply activated the device. i'm not saying i didn't.....as i very well may have, but i don't recall anything about it. you also can't disable it, which is a big no no to me. (fyi.....an infamous iphone hacker has now found carrier iq on the iphone as well.....and many bb's)
Like I said that this can be used for troubleshooting and besides to access this information you usually have to have root access to get to the data being stored... It isn't a required but it could make the diagnostic process easier.
It makes it a bit hard to belong to the technology world without expecting some data somewhere to be stored, in order to have a device to be ahead of your actions the device has to know what you intend to do...
Since I haven't tested the software I cant say for sure but if I had to guess the data is logged to a temp file and purged once processed is completed and as for remembering passwords, your device does that multiple times already.... Emails, Web Site Log-Ins, YouTube, Facebook but I don't see anyone getting upset that those apps do this.
I am not saying its not good to be aware but its times to stop calling wolf every time someone reports a possible risk before verifying the info.. Electronic devices are a walking security risk because they are made to store personal data and store information for later access and any knowledgeable user can retrieve this information.
The only guarantee to not have personal data accessed is to stop using technology..
