Saturday, April 28, 2012

PCCW (008) Bugging calls?

This can't be true... in the local news.

PCCW being a carrier will have access to ALL calls on their network, even calls over the GSM network as encryption is only over the air. End to end encryption is required if secure communications is required.


"Sunday, Ming Pao Daily
Telecoms operator PCCW (SEHK: 0008) provides anti-eavesdropping service


Telecoms operator PCCW has an anti-eavesdropping service team. Reporters inquired about the service and a staff member revealed the service team, consisting of more than 10 people, was founded more than 10 years ago, originally to serve boss Richard Li Tzar-kai, who needed anti-eavesdropping measures to protect big business deals. The team was later expanded and the service offered to clients such as multinational companies, real-estate developers, casinos and media companies. The staff member said people who wanted to avoid being victims of eavesdropping should use low-end, "non-smart" mobile phones."

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