| From: | Stephen Webber |
| Date: | 18 Apr 2001 at 23:34:37 |
| Subject: | Re: Phone Hoax E-mail |
Hi Richard
On 18-Apr-01, you wrote:
> So, are you saying that the phone is most at risk when it's switched back
> on, although that risk is small?
> I tend to run my phone until it dies then recharge and switch back on.
> I'd be happy to wait for the low battery alert and recharge whilst still on
> if it makes it totally secure!
No, there is no risk. You would need both the IMSI, MSISDN plus some other
items to ALL be sent over the air AT THE SAME TIME. This NEVER happens, hence
there is no risk. Once you are on the network, everything is encrypted.
Once more, these are my words only and not those of my employer.
Regards
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