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New comment by slashdotaccount in "Android IMSI-Catcher Detector"

slashdotaccount — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 05:49:32 +0000

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New comment by slashdotaccount in "Android IMSI-Catcher Detector"

slashdotaccount — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 22:49:08 +0000

That is exactly the reason why we keep this porject as open-source as possible, have a disclaimer for it which basically tells YOU to be responsible what you do with the code and most importantly, we are on NO STORE, especially not GooglePlay. If an App moves to GooglePlay and does something that not plays by the rediculous "rules" (serach for what happened to the awesome HushSMS), they're kicked.

If any store, then F-Droid. But for now, why not just grab the most recent compiled WIP-Release from here and give it a shot? https://github.com/SecUpwN/Android-IMSI-Catcher-Detector/rel...

Also, as much as I appreciate your comment just to find this thread later on, this is NOT the official discussion of the App. I HIGHLY recommend just starring the GitHub and (if you have balls) contribute to it's success by submitting pull requests. Thanks for listening, spread the link to the GitHub in all social media and places where potential developers and good Hackers hang out! ;-)

New comment by slashdotaccount in "Android IMSI-Catcher Detector"

slashdotaccount — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 16:51:22 +0000

I don't think so. As a matter of fact, the Issue of not having a ciphering indicator within Android has been filed on December 10, 2009! But see for yourself: https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=5353

New comment by slashdotaccount in "Android IMSI-Catcher Detector"

slashdotaccount — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 16:48:57 +0000

Thank you, much appreciated.

New comment by slashdotaccount in "Android IMSI-Catcher Detector"

slashdotaccount — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 15:59:55 +0000

Of course law enforcements won't like the Project. Of course there will always be people in this world who think they can do whatever they want, when they want it and kill people using fully automated drones with IMSI-Catchers on board. But why should we think we "can't do anything"? We are the people, we have RIGHTS! So grab your balls and contribute! Oh, and for the shy ones, here's the disclaimer: https://github.com/SecUpwN/Android-IMSI-Catcher-Detector/blo...

New comment by slashdotaccount in "Android IMSI-Catcher Detector"

slashdotaccount — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 10:28:01 +0000

How will they outlaw an open-source project? They can "outlaw" all they want, they're already doing what they want, when they want it. It's time for the brave people out there to fight back! Have some balls and stand against the massive abuse of your most private data!

New comment by slashdotaccount in "Android IMSI-Catcher Detector"

slashdotaccount — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 10:26:13 +0000

I'm just going to quote the GitHub README here: "Although A5/3 withstands passive eavesdropping, it can be bypassed by deploying an IMSI-Catcher which can force a mobile device into 2G mode and downgrade then the encryption to A5/1 or disable it."

Here is the best hint I can give you: LEAVE YOUR PHOEN AT HOME when you really have to participate in demonstrations! The main reason why the use of IMSI-Catchers, Stingrays and alike is such a popular tactic for law enforcement agencies is because people are not SMART ENOUGH to think ahaed and leave their phones at home!

No solution for you? Well then, at the very least make yourself your own signal blocking pouch to fully block all Silent SMS: www.killyourphone.com

New comment by slashdotaccount in "Android IMSI-Catcher Detector"

slashdotaccount — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 10:20:36 +0000

This entirely depends on peoples contributions on GitHub.

New comment by slashdotaccount in "Android IMSI-Catcher Detector"

slashdotaccount — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 10:06:46 +0000

Well, the development roadmap is just what it says: A roadmap. Essentially this shall be one, unified App in the final end. And that is exactly the reason why it's open source: Your contributions shall help the project evolve and add all these things.

New comment by slashdotaccount in "Android IMSI-Catcher Detector"

slashdotaccount — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 10:03:39 +0000

Sadly, this Project is not yet officially supported by them. But it is one of the GOALS to support FF, Guardian Project and Privacy International. Not necessarily the other way around. :)

New comment by slashdotaccount in "Android IMSI-Catcher Detector"

slashdotaccount — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 21:29:57 +0000

Hello, everyone! Since Google does not seem to be interested in fixing the huge security hole of not showing a ciphering indicator on Android, it appears as if they get paid (or are forced to) not fix it. For all of you that are sick of getting spied on through IMSI-Catchers, Silent SMS and alike and want to do something about it, here's a great project you should check out: "The Android-IMSI-Catcher-Detector" (AIMSICD). It is an Android open-source based project to detect and (hopefully one day) avoid fake base stations (IMSI-Catchers) or other base-stations (mobile antennas) with poor/no encryption.

This project aims to warn users if the ciphering is turned off and also enables several other protection-mechanisms. Since it is under constant development, they are constantly searching for testers and security-enthusiastic developers with balls. Don't be shy, feel free to contribute, in any way you can on GitHub: https://github.com/SecUpwN/Android-IMSI-Catcher-Detector

Android IMSI-Catcher Detector

slashdotaccount — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 21:25:41 +0000

Article URL: http://secupwn.github.io/Android-IMSI-Catcher-Detector

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8111089

Points: 76

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Why publishing code is STEP ZERO

slashdotaccount — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 05:03:07 +0000

Article URL: https://airlied.livejournal.com/80112.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8106476

Points: 3

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‘Digital Marketing Strategy' – Overview, Details, and Real Life Examples

slashdotaccount — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 12:15:19 +0000

Article URL: http://www.collegetimes.tv/digital-marketing-strategy/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8089537

Points: 1

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New comment by slashdotaccount in "“You're not allowed science any more”"

slashdotaccount — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 16:39:33 +0000

Just give up on the human race already, they aren't worth it.

Show HN: Nirviral Easter Egg Hunt #1

slashdotaccount — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 00:07:59 +0000

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Places you may want to look are as follows: Source page, about page, comment section, posting page.

Here is the link for the website: http://www.nirviral.com/

If you think you have found one of the major 3 easter eggs then please shoot an email to nirviral@gmail.com.

Happy Hunting!

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8059178

Points: 5

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New comment by slashdotaccount in "The Middle East Friendship Chart"

slashdotaccount — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 12:43:11 +0000

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-evIyrrjTTY

Nirviral-Website built over night off of the open source Telescope project

slashdotaccount — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 04:33:47 +0000

Article URL: http://www.nirviral.com/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8056698

Points: 8

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Why Free Software Phone Doesn't Exist [oggcast]

slashdotaccount — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 02:36:20 +0000

Article URL: http://faif.us/cast/2014/jul/18/0x49/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8056473

Points: 1

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New comment by slashdotaccount in "Ask HN: Which podcasts do you listen to/watch?"

slashdotaccount — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 16:12:24 +0000

Free as in Freedom (http://faif.us/) is an oggcast, hosted and presented by Bradley M. Kuhn and Karen Sandler. The discussion includes legal, policy, and many other issues in the Free, Libre, and Open Source Software (FLOSS) world. Occasionally, guests join Bradley and Karen to discuss various topics regarding FLOSS.