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Old 06-19-2014, 11:40 AM
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BBC News - eBay pulls sales of Chinese 'spyware phones'
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A German security firm reported on Tuesday that the Android-powered Star N9500 sent personal data to a computer server in China, adding that the Trojan could not be removed. .... "The spyware runs in the background and cannot be detected by users," it said. "Unbeknownst to the user, the smartphone sends personal data to a server located in China and is able to covertly install additional applications. "This makes it possible to retrieve personal data, intercept calls and online banking data, read emails and text messages or control the camera and microphone remotely. "The program also blocks the installation of security updates."
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Just one more reason to avoid Chinese merchandise like the plague. B#s^a#ds !
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Darn, I was all set to order that Samsung S4 clone phone . . . and a crate load of chicken jerky dog treats . . .

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