cellphones as room bugs

[Perry E. Metzger]

Quoting:

   The FBI appears to have begun using a novel form of electronic
   surveillance in criminal investigations: remotely activating a
   mobile phone's microphone and using it to eavesdrop on nearby
   conversations.

   The technique is called a "roving bug," and was approved by top
   U.S. Department of Justice officials for use against members of a
   New York organized crime family who were wary of conventional
   surveillance techniques such as tailing a suspect or wiretapping
   him.

http://news.com.com/2100-1029_3-6140191.html

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Perry E. Metzger		perry at piermont.com

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