No doubt Nokia is one of the hottest selling brands of mobile phones today. So hot that even a shotgun blasted Nokia E90 Communicator is up for grabs. That’s right.
Someone posted on eBay about how his or her negligent discharge of 12 Gauge Shotgun killed this E90 shown above. On top of that, he or she selling its parts to interested buyers. Parts for sale include front keypad, camera, and Mini SD reader. Obviously, the damaged battery and blasted screen are not on the list. (gat 3la dool)
As checked on eBay, the winning bid is $20.50 and there were 12 peculiar bidders all in all.
(ppl really got crazy ya ged3aan)
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Blasted Nokia E90 for Sale, madroob bel nar!!!
FAQs on Mobile Security, Must Read!
FAQs on Mobile Security
How many mobile phones are lost or stolen each year?
Each every year in Australia more than 200,000 mobile phones are reported lost or stolen. This equates to 4000 each week or one mobile phone handset every three minutes.
What are the most common situations in which mobile phones are stolen?
According to the latest study, mobile phones are most likely to be stolen from cars (28%) or social venues such as restaurants, pubs and clubs (20%). However, a substantial number of thefts are from the home (9%) and the workplace (8%). Most phones are reported as lost or stolen on Monday, suggesting that most phones go missing over the weekend.
What is the cost to the consumers of thefts and loss of mobile phones?
It is difficult to quantify but it would include:
- Inconvenience of being without a phone
- Loss of stored information
- Liability for call charges until the theft is reported
- The hassle of having to report the theft · Replacement costs of the handset
- Damage caused by thieves breaking into cars and homes etc.
- Sometimes phone thefts are also associated with personal assaults.
- Never leave their mobile in the car
- Keep their mobile on them and never put it down in a public place or leave it unattended
- Switch to vibrate mode where a ring tone might attract the attention of a thief
- Put their name on it
- Note and store the serial numbers
- Notify their network carrier and the police immediately in the event of loss or theft
- Record your phone’s IMEI number and keep it in a safe place in case your phone is lost or stolen. It will be easier to identify and locate your phone if you can provide the IMEI number to police and your service provider.
- Use the security features on your phone. The PIN number and code locks the mobile phone making it more likely to be recovered.
- Record your handset serial number and keep it in a safe place.
- Engraving your initials and driver's licence number on both the phone and battery.
- If your phone is stolen notify the police and your service provider immediately.
What is an IMEI number?
The International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number is an international identity number used to uniquely identify a mobile phone. The 15-digit IMEI number is an electronic fingerprint transmitted every time a phone is used, which reveals the identity of the mobile handset. They are independent of phone numbers and are usually stamped beneath the battery on the back of the handset.
How many handsets have been blocked since the carriers introduced blocking?
Around 250,000 phones have been blocked in Australia since the GSM carriers started IMEI number blocking on their networks.
Service
How can I find out my IMEI number?
IMEI numbers are independent of the phone number and are usually written underneath the battery or on the back of the handset. Mobile phone users can also check their 15 digit IMEI number by dialling *#06# on their mobile handset. Mobile phone owners should make a note of their IMEI number and keep the details in a safe place.
Where can I check the status of my handset to confirm whether it is blocked or unblocked?
You can check the status of your handset by going to the AMTA website for lost and stolen IMEI status queries. Type in the IMEI number of the handset and the status of your handset will be found to the most recent time noted on the page.
Privacy
Will the carriers or AMTA pass on information to law enforcement agencies when they block a handset?
Information will not be provided automatically; however, law enforcement agencies will be able to access information on who has attempted to connect a lost or stolen mobile phone on any network as part of their lawful investigation processes. Agencies can only receive information from the GSM network carriers and not AMTA’s central database.
How will carriers prevent unauthorised people mischievously reporting a phone stolen and having it disconnected?
Where a mobile carrier identifies a handset as lost or stolen, either by internal loss or customer report, only those IMEI’s blocked on their own network are to be sent by the mobile carrier to the AMTA’s IMEI central database. GSM network carriers must put in place adequate processes to ensure the integrity of the information that is provided to the central database. As a minimum this will involve:
- Process to validate identity of the customer
- Validation of IMEI based upon recent customer usage history
- Validation of IMEI based upon the mobile carrier’s own inventory records
Can’t IMEI numbers on phones easily be changed which would make IMEI blocking useless?
It is not easy to modify IMEI numbers. It requires sophisticated equipment and technical skills in order to change IMEI numbers on modern mobile phones. The mobiles industry welcomes the government’s initiative to amend the criminal code to introduce a maximum two-year jail term for modifying IMEI numbers. It will be an offence to possess or control data or a device with the intention of it being used, by that person or another person, to illegally modify or change the IMEI of a mobile phone. It will also be an offence to produce, supply or obtain data or a device with the intention of it being used, by that person or another person, to illegally modify or change the IMEI of a mobile phone.
What is the penalty for changing IMEI numbers and ‘rebirthing’ mobile phones?
Pending legislation will amend the criminal code to introduce a maximum two-year jail term for modifying IMEI numbers.
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