Software Security Wins when Combating Phone Hacking

The recent events involving the mobile phone hacking actions of News of the World journalists – and quite possibly many others – have highlighted the fact that there are insecurities in the world of mobile telephony.

And with approaching five billion mobiles in circulation – almost at the level of one handset for every person over the age of 10, it is perhaps inevitable that some elements of the services available may be found wanting when it comes to certain aspects of security.

Against this backdrop, much has been made of the fact that cellular phones operate across open radio channels that – with the right equipment in place – they can be subverted.

But this isn’t actually true... (more)