For the same reason that thieves avoid stealing Android phones, I would argue that it's not very likely that there is any useful or valuable data to be stolen from the average Android phone.
[" url="/t/156354/researchers-bypass-android-encryption-by-exposing-phones-to-freezing-temperatures#post_2289642"]For the same reason that thieves avoid stealing Android phones, I would argue that it's not very likely that there is any useful or valuable data to be stolen from the average Android phone.
[" url="/t/156354/researchers-bypass-android-encryption-by-exposing-phones-to-freezing-temperatures#post_2289642"]For the same reason that thieves avoid stealing Android phones, I would argue that it's not very likely that there is any useful or valuable data to be stolen from the average Android phone.
Yeah, nobody wants to see naked photos of your mother...
The link is saying that Android is the most insecure OS. That I can definitely believe, though Android might need to see a therapist or two, because there are clearly some issues at play here. I'm merely theorizing that there isn't much of value to be found on a typical Android phone. Your link doesn't disprove that.
The exploit is obviously reliant on characteristics of the hardware and the OS is actually near irrelevant. I am impressed that Android's encryption is good enought to be such a serious obstacle to require such a HW level exploit.
Or just bypassing it all by making an emergency call and hitting the power button. Seems iOS and Android have more in common than anyone is willing to admit.
Or just bypassing it all by making an emergency call and hitting the power button. Seems iOS and Android have more in common than anyone is willing to admit.
Nice troll, but of course that exploit only exposed the iPhone's photos and contact list app. Those aren't the reasons I use encryption on my devices.
A few years ago, the drive on a Macbook that I had suddenly died. It sounded like it had the click of death, because all it would do is make these nasty, loud clicking sounds every once in a while. The drive was totally done with. It wouldn't boot up at all and no data could be accessed from it.
After some quick online research, I decided to put the drive in a ziplock bag, and I threw it in the freezer overnight. The next day I removed it from the freezer and I immediately hooked it up to a Mac, and I was able to retrieve most of the data that was on the drive. It worked for almost an hour, then it died again, and remained dead for good.
This technique has been around for at least a year and should work against almost any Flash memory. That would include MacBook Air/Pro laptops with Flash drives as well as just about every mobile device out there.
Or just bypassing it all by making an emergency call and hitting the power button. Seems iOS and Android have more in common than anyone is willing to admit.
If an egg shell were unbreakable it would no longer serve its primary purpose. As is, it does a fairly good job of balancing its objectives.
[" url="/t/156354/researchers-bypass-android-encryption-by-exposing-phones-to-freezing-temperatures#post_2289642"]For the same reason that thieves avoid stealing Android phones, I would argue that it's not very likely that there is any useful or valuable data to be stolen from the average Android phone.
Yeah, nobody wants to see naked photos of your mother...
Ha! First Impressions!
When I worked for IBM in Las Vegas, I was about to be assigned to a new customer. My IBM Manager warned me that Mac was a bit of a wild man...
The manager introduced me and said "Mac, this is the person I recommended..."
Mac turned to me and...
Mac: "Do you have any naked pictures of your wife?"
Me: "NO!"
Mac: "Do you want to buy some?"
The relationship could only improve from that point
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For the same reason that thieves avoid stealing Android phones, I would argue that it's not very likely that there is any useful or valuable data to be stolen from the average Android phone.
Or maybe it's the opposite of that: http://pedantical.com/newest/2013/3/7/f-secure-finds-android-to-be-the-most-insecure-mobile-os
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Or maybe it's the opposite of that: http://pedantical.com/newest/2013/3/7/f-secure-finds-android-to-be-the-most-insecure-mobile-os
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http://www.f-secure.com/static/doc/labs_global/Research/Mobile%20Threat%20Report%20Q4%202012.pdf
Its an advert for their product.
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I thought Android freezes irrespective of temperature.
snaaaap.
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Originally Posted by SolipsismX
Or maybe it's the opposite of that: http://pedantical.com/newest/2013/3/7/f-secure-finds-android-to-be-the-most-insecure-mobile-os
The link is saying that Android is the most insecure OS. That I can definitely believe, though Android might need to see a therapist or two, because there are clearly some issues at play here. I'm merely theorizing that there isn't much of value to be found on a typical Android phone. Your link doesn't disprove that.
Originally Posted by Slurpy
snaaaap.
It should; it's brittle from the cold.
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Originally Posted by cnocbui
The exploit is obviously reliant on characteristics of the hardware and the OS is actually near irrelevant. I am impressed that Android's encryption is good enought to be such a serious obstacle to require such a HW level exploit.
Or just bypassing it all by making an emergency call and hitting the power button. Seems iOS and Android have more in common than anyone is willing to admit.
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Or just bypassing it all by making an emergency call and hitting the power button. Seems iOS and Android have more in common than anyone is willing to admit.
Nice troll, but of course that exploit only exposed the iPhone's photos and contact list app. Those aren't the reasons I use encryption on my devices.
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Cold temps can do wonders for a harddrive.
A few years ago, the drive on a Macbook that I had suddenly died. It sounded like it had the click of death, because all it would do is make these nasty, loud clicking sounds every once in a while. The drive was totally done with. It wouldn't boot up at all and no data could be accessed from it.
After some quick online research, I decided to put the drive in a ziplock bag, and I threw it in the freezer overnight. The next day I removed it from the freezer and I immediately hooked it up to a Mac, and I was able to retrieve most of the data that was on the drive. It worked for almost an hour, then it died again, and remained dead for good.
Frosty tip, dude!
If an egg shell were unbreakable it would no longer serve its primary purpose. As is, it does a fairly good job of balancing its objectives.
Very cool.
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[" url="/t/156354/researchers-bypass-android-encryption-by-exposing-phones-to-freezing-temperatures#post_2289642"]For the same reason that thieves avoid stealing Android phones, I would argue that it's not very likely that there is any useful or valuable data to be stolen from the average Android phone.
Yeah, nobody wants to see naked photos of your mother...
Ha! First Impressions!
When I worked for IBM in Las Vegas, I was about to be assigned to a new customer. My IBM Manager warned me that Mac was a bit of a wild man...
The manager introduced me and said "Mac, this is the person I recommended..."
Mac turned to me and...
Mac: "Do you have any naked pictures of your wife?"
Me: "NO!"
Mac: "Do you want to buy some?"
The relationship could only improve from that point
CHILLING!
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my wife often reaches these temperatures in bed.
You're just holding her wrong!
I've heard attenuation can be painful...