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With regards to the report and video link below: How do I guard against this sort of snooping? Is it only possible if unwittingly install some kind of trojan?

BBC Click Report:

Surveillance software which can snoop on mobiles, tablets and PCs was stolen from the vendors, Hacking Team, last month.

The attackers published the software on several internet sites making it openly available to download

WhiteWinterWolf
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I find that many cases the device needs some kind of malware installed on it without user knowing:

  • Fake malware apps that look like Facebook/twitter,
  • Bundling malware within genuine apps,
  • Targeted Bluetooth attack,
  • Etc.

At some point they would need some type of control software to command over (hence command and control), and yes it is possible.

You need to pay attention on to what you're downloading and using. In most cases phishing rules apply here.

As I am not as coding technical as many others are my answer for you is very policy and common sense based. Hope it helps.

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  • I am looking for more of a technical answer. Your answer does seem plausible though. Thanks – USER874897 Aug 05 '15 at 15:51
  • @user4702831 I am sure someone could recommend some software or code that might help but I think that there are some standards that could be explained to you on creation of mobile applications. I am not versed in what. Sorry. – JukEboX Aug 05 '15 at 18:05