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@programming I had asked a question regarding how could phones get possibly hacked, and this was the response I got. Is this a suitable forum for discussing about hacking and internet security ??

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[โ€“] Mniot@programming.dev 10 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Do you feel like you understand what "hacked" even means? If so: a phone is a little computer. If not... I donno. I guess you should give a bit more story about why you're interested in "hacking" and yet know so little about it? Something that makes it more interesting to reply.

For basic questions, why wouldn't you start with Wikipedia, which is an excellent resource? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phone_hacking

[โ€“] codewizard@hear-me.social 3 points 3 days ago (3 children)

@Mniot if you get a message like this, what would you infer ??๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”

[โ€“] TootSweet@lemmy.world 10 points 3 days ago

Your friend installed a malicious app. They should follow the instructions on the screen: stop and uninstall the app in question and then restart the phone.

And then your friend should be more discerning about what apps they install. Only install high-rated, widely-used apps from trustworthy sources.

[โ€“] Mniot@programming.dev 3 points 2 days ago

That I've unwisely installed some bad software and I should delete it, as recommended.

[โ€“] MantisWaffle@lemmy.world 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

That you installed an app named after PDFs which is doing screen sharing?

[โ€“] codewizard@hear-me.social 1 points 3 days ago

@MantisWaffle actually a friend's phone has been been hacked, and that was the screenshot of the message he sent me...... I'll find out more from him......

[โ€“] fartographer@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Why does phone hacking have its own Wikipedia article? All you need is gum in its wrapper, a whistle, and a nuke-filled tank drill for free long distance calls forever.

Or, you can use a fedora, knife-glove, and fatal burns to lick someone over the phone.

Edit: huh, I guess my movie references needed an "/s"