The Presidents new Blackberry - DPChallenge Forums

04/23/2009 09:21:38 PM · #1

This morning I saw on the news that The President is getting a new Blackberry because the one he had was too personal. Too many people had this phone number and so on but this morning fox news said that his blackberry was almost ready...

Does anyone else think that their personal phone should be as secure as the Presidents as far as people hacking into it, stealing photos, call logs, stored numbers and so on???

kenskid

Nikon D700

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

04/23/2009 09:26:32 PM · #2

I'm very sure the Prez' BB is super secure...at least I'd hope so.

I don't think ours will EVER be that secure. Should they be that secure? I'm not sure. If it means that no ones phone could be tapped or located under ANY circumstances...I think I'd say...I don't want them to be all as secure as the Prez.

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

04/23/2009 10:36:16 PM · #3

Considering that in instances such as this the security is left with the end user, I am convinced that no what level of security was afforded these units, they would not be secure for very long.

A prime example of poor security is the personal computer. Unless stringent controls and password protection is maintained, the security can readily be bypassed.

Ray

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

04/23/2009 10:45:44 PM · #4

Well I'm not saying that the presidents BB shouldn't be secure but mine should be secured to the point where someone can't hack into it. Right?

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

04/23/2009 10:49:12 PM · #5

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:

Well I'm not saying that the presidents BB shouldn't be secure but mine should be secured to the point where someone can't hack into it. Right?

You would be hard pressed to guarantee that your encryption system is not accessible via a "Back Door" application, so I seriously doubt that the authorities would not be able to circumvent the security on your personal BB... but I could be wrong.

Ray

Steef

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM

04/23/2009 10:51:06 PM · #6

i'm surprised his blackberry doesn't require a smart card or something similar. Read a bit more.

kenskid

Nikon D700

04/23/2009 10:51:07 PM · #7

Well what I mean in my earlier post is that if phones were SO SECURE that none could ever be hacked, tracked or tapped (at least with a court order) then I think it may be an overall very big obstacle in any sort of police investigation.

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:

Well I'm not saying that the presidents BB shouldn't be secure but mine should be secured to the point where someone can't hack into it. Right?

Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM

04/23/2009 11:04:00 PM · #8

Originally posted by steefmcbeef:

i'm surprised his blackberry doesn't require a smart card or something similar. Read a bit more.

Yep I would like one of those... :)

Steef

Canon EOS-40D

04/23/2009 11:06:03 PM · #9

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:

Originally posted by steefmcbeef:
i'm surprised his blackberry doesn't require a smart card or something similar. Read a bit more.

Yep I would like one of those... :)

really? i'd hate it. especially when at work. i'd have to lock my computer every time i wanted to use my phone ;)