So I read this /. article:
"We already knew the FBI can secretly listen in to car conversations by activating microphones of systems like OnStar. A new Mafia court case suggests that the FBI can do the same thing to cell phones. The judge's opinion and some background information [pdf] are available for reading online. The most disturbing thing? According to the judge, the bug worked even if the phone appeared to be 'powered off.' Anyone up for an open-source handset already?"

Now, the idea that a cell phone could easily be turned into an open mic with a little software mod is not a new idea. But now that people are known to actually be doing it, that just fuels my existing paranoia. So my thought is this:

Is there a way I can lawfully monitor the emissions from MY cell phone to determine if it is transmitting audio when I'm not using it? That sure would be handy.

Rob

Ok, I am doing this just because everybody else is.

No, really, there are some people that I like that are hanging out here so I setup an account. I'm Rob and don't feel like using nicknames anymore. I'm in Texas, so if you know me, then yah, you know its me. Frankly the whole BLOG idea creeps me out, but maybe it will do me good to think outloud every once in a while. I don't let my inner voice type very much. Did I just type that out loud?