Hacking Mobile Phones

by Fadia, Ankit

• ISBN13: 9781598631067
• ISBN10: 1598631063
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-12-07
• Publisher: Cengage Learning Ptr

Summary

The mobile phone is the most successful digital device on the planet and has revolutionized the way we lead our lives. Mobile phones have become a useful and indispensable part of modern life but with them have brought a combination of safety, security, and privacy fears. Hacking Mobile Phones, is the first book to tackle this growing concern and hot technology topic. Written for anyone who wants to educate and prepare themselves against a growing number of mobile phone security threats, it will appeal to both a hardcore technical audience as well as those who just want to know how to protect their mobile phone. It provides comprehensive coverage of the most common and dangerous mobile phone-related security threats and reveals the tools, techniques, and methods that criminals use to break into mobile phones. Written in an approachable style, the book features real-life case studies, numerous examples, graphics, tips, and a quick reference appendix that make it easy to understand the technical concepts.

Author Biography

Ankit Fadia is an independent computer security consultant based in Silicon Valley

Table of Contents

Introduction	xii
Part I Security Threats	1	(162)
Bluetooth Hacking	3	(64)
Discovery	4	(3)
Pairing	5	(1)
Binding	6	(1)
Bluetooth Security Modes	7	(1)
Case Studies	7	(3)
New York City, USA	7	(1)
Hong Kong	8	(1)
Singapore	8	(1)
Tokyo, Japan	9	(1)
Beijing, China	9	(1)
Osaka, Japan	9	(1)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	10	(1)
Types of Bluetooth Attacks	10	(18)
BlueJacking	11	(9)
BlueJacking Countermeasures	20	(1)
BlueSnarfing	21	(1)
BlueSnarfing Countermeasures	22	(1)
Blue Backdoor	23	(1)
BlueBugging	23	(1)
Other Attacks	23	(2)
Blueprinting	25	(3)
Vulnerable Mobile Phone Handsets	28	(1)
Countermeasures	29	(1)
Live Attack Logged Data	30	(10)
Case Study 1	30	(3)
Case Study 2	33	(7)
Fadia's Hot Picks for Popular Bluetooth Tools	40	(27)
Mobile DoS Attacks	67	(16)
Case Studies	68	(1)
Sydney, Australia	69	(1)
Paris, France	69	(1)
Taipei, Taiwan	69	(1)
Types of MDoS Attacks	69	(9)
BlueSmacking: The ping of Death	70	(3)
Jamming	73	(1)
Malformed OBEX Message	73	(1)
Failed Authentication	74	(1)
Remote Malformed SMS Message	75	(1)
Local Malformed SMS Message	76	(1)
Malformed MIDI File	77	(1)
Malformed Format String	77	(1)
Vulnerable Mobile Phone Handsets	78	(1)
Countermeasures	78	(1)
Live Attack Logged Data: Case Study	79	(1)
Fadia's Hot Picks for Popular BlueSmacking Tools	80	(3)
Email Attacks	83	(24)
Mobile Phone Email Threats	85	(1)
Popularity	85	(1)
Spying Attacks	85	(1)
Anonymity	86	(1)
Case Studies	86	(1)
Tokyo, Japan	86	(1)
Shenzhen, China	86	(1)
Types of Email Attacks	86	(16)
Abusive Messages	87	(1)
Abusive Messages Countermeasures	88	(6)
Forged Messages	94	(2)
Forged Messages Countermeasures	96	(4)
Spam	100	(1)
Spam Countermeasures	100	(2)
Fadia's Hot Picks for Popular Email Threats Tools	102	(5)
Viruses, Worms, and Trojans	107	(56)
Malicious Files	108	(1)
Viruses	108	(1)
Worms	108	(1)
Trojans	108	(1)
Case Studies	108	(2)
Seoul, Korea	109	(1)
Shanghai, China	109	(1)
Shenzhen, China	109	(1)
Wellington, New Zealand	109	(1)
Types of Malicious Files	110	(1)
The Cabir Worm	111	(5)
Removal Instructions	114	(1)
Vulnerable Mobile Phone Handsets	115	(1)
Countermeasures	116	(1)
The SymbOS.Cabir.I Worm	116	(3)
Removal Instructions	118	(1)
Vulnerable Mobile Phone Handsets	119	(1)
Countermeasures	119	(1)
The Mabir Worm	119	(3)
Removal Instructions	121	(1)
Vulnerable Mobile Phone Handsets	121	(1)
Countermeasures	121	(1)
The Lasco Worm	122	(2)
Removal Instructions	123	(1)
Vulnerable Mobile Phone Handsets	124	(1)
Countermeasures	124	(1)
The Commwarrior MMS Virus	124	(4)
Removal Instructions	127	(1)
Vulnerable Mobile Phone Handsets	128	(1)
Countermeasures	128	(1)
The WinCE Duts Virus	128	(1)
Removal Instructions	129	(1)
Vulnerable Mobile Phone Handsets	129	(1)
Countermeasures	129	(1)
The Skulls Trojan	129	(6)
Removal Instructions	133	(2)
Vulnerable Mobile Phone Handsets	135	(1)
Countermeasures	135	(1)
The MOS Trojan	135	(2)
Removal Instructions	136	(1)
Vulnerable Mobile Phone Handsets	136	(1)
Countermeasures	137	(1)
The Fontal Trojan	137	(2)
Removal Instructions	138	(1)
Vulnerable Mobile Phone Handsets	138	(1)
Countermeasures	138	(1)
The Hobbes Trojan	139	(2)
Removal Instructions	140	(1)
Vulnerable Mobile Phone Handsets	141	(1)
Countermeasures	141	(1)
The Drever Trojan	141	(2)
Removal Instructions	142	(1)
Vulnerable Mobile Phone Handsets	143	(1)
Countermeasures	143	(1)
The Locknut Trojan	143	(3)
Removal Instructions	144	(1)
Vulnerable Mobile Phone Handsets	145	(1)
Countermeasures	146	(1)
The Onehop Trojan	146	(2)
Removal Instructions	147	(1)
Vulnerable Mobile Phone Handsets	148	(1)
Countermeasures	148	(1)
The MGDropper Trojan	148	(4)
Removal Instructions	150	(1)
Vulnerable Mobile Phone Handsets	151	(1)
Countermeasures	152	(1)
The Appdisabler File Dropper	152	(1)
The Damping File Dropper	152	(1)
Removal Instructions	153	(1)
Vulnerable Mobile Phone Handsets	153	(1)
Countermeasures	153	(1)
The Doomboot Trojan	153	(2)
Removal Instructions	154	(1)
Vulnerable Mobile Phone Handsets	155	(1)
Countermeasures	155	(1)
The Brador Trojan	155	(1)
Removal Instructions	156	(1)
Vulnerable Mobile Phone Handsets	156	(1)
Countermeasures	156	(1)
General Virus, Worm, and Trojan Countermeasures	156	(1)
Live Attack Logged Data	157	(4)
Case Study 1	158	(1)
Case Study 2	158	(1)
Case Study 3	159	(1)
Case Study 4	159	(1)
Case Study 5	160	(1)
Fadia's Hot Picks for Popular Mobile Antivirus Tools	161	(2)
Part II Security Tips and Tricks	163	(44)
Nokia Security	165	(22)
Display the IMEI Number	165	(2)
Display the Month and Year of Manufacture	167	(1)
Display and Modify the Date of Purchase	168	(1)
Display the Serial Number	169	(1)
Display the Mobile Software Version	170	(1)
Restore the Default Factory Settings	171	(4)
Enable the Secret Menu	171	(4)
Enable the Secret Menu on Older Phones	175	(1)
Send an SMS Text Message Quickly	175	(1)
Save a Number During a Phone Call	175	(1)
Use the Silent Mode Shortcut	176	(1)
Improve the Sound Quality	176	(1)
Enable the Display Light On Shortcut	176	(1)
Display Larger Font in the Address Book	176	(1)
Crash Your Friend's Mobile Phone	177	(1)
Force Your Phone to Restart	178	(1)
Unlock Mobile Phone Locks	178	(1)
Bypass Mobile Phone Locks	179	(1)
Customize the Background Display	180	(2)
Eavesdrop on Other People	182	(1)
Retrieve Original Ringtones	182	(1)
Save Battery Time	183	(1)
Live Attack Logged Data	184	(1)
Make a Spoofed Phone Call	184	(1)
Change the Language Code	184	(1)
Fadia's Hot Pick for Popular Mobile Security Tips and Tricks	185	(2)
Motorola Security	187	(6)
Display the IMEI Number	187	(2)
Calculate Distance from the Closest Base Station	189	(1)
Gather Signal Quality Information	189	(1)
Increase Memory	190	(1)
Use Secret Codes	190	(2)
Improve Sound Quality	192	(1)
Samsung Security	193	(2)
Secret Shortcuts, Tips, and Tricks	193	(2)
Sony Ericsson Security	195	(2)
Secret Shortcuts, Tips, and Tricks	195	(2)
Siemens Security	197	(2)
Secret Shortcuts, Tips, and Tricks	197	(2)
Display the IMEI Number	197	(1)
Enable Monitor Mode	198	(1)
Unlock the Operator Lock	198	(1)
Display the Sunset Easter Egg	198	(1)
BlackBerry Security	199	(8)
Free Messaging	204	(1)
Fadia's Hot Picks for BlackBerry Devices Security Software	205	(2)
Part III Appendices	207	(92)
Appendix A Security Test: Comparing Various Handsets	209	(4)
Appendix B GSM Versus CDMA	213	(2)
Appendix C IMode	215	(2)
Appendix D Online Resources	217	(74)
Ankit Fadia Online	217	(1)
Downloadable Utilities	217	(1)
Antivirus Software	217	(1)
BlackBerry	218	(1)
Bluetooth	218	(46)
Email Threats	264	(1)
Mitsubishi	264	(1)
Motorola	264	(22)
Nokia	286	(1)
Panasonic	287	(1)
Philips	287	(1)
Sagem	288	(1)
Samsung	288	(1)
Security	288	(1)
Siemens	289	(1)
Sony Ericsson	289	(2)
Appendix E Mobile Phone Platforms	291	(2)
Appendix F Bluetooth-Enabled Mobile Phones	293	(2)
Appendix G Infrared-Enabled Mobile Phones	295	(2)
Appendix H GPRS-Enabled Mobile Phones	297	(2)
Index	299