Technology now exists that can allow a government security agency to secretly and remotely install a small piece of software on your mobile phone. This will turn it into a device that can trace your location, listen in to your conversations, and even take pictures of you and the people around you using the built-in camera.
This video showcases technology offered by Italian software company Hacking Team. The company claims its software can be installed on phones running popular operating systems, including the Apple iPhone, BlackBerries, and phones running Windows Mobile.
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