Re: FBI Taps Cell Phone Mic as Eavesdropping Tool

["Brian Loe" <knobdy () gmail com>]

On 12/4/06, Valdis.Kletnieks () vt edu <Valdis.Kletnieks () vt edu> wrote:
> On Sat, 02 Dec 2006 00:28:54 GMT, Fergie said:
> > The FBI appears to have begun using a novel form of electronic surveillance
> > in criminal investigations: remotely activating a mobile phone's microphone
> > and using it to eavesdrop on nearby conversations.
>
> That's gotta be hell on the battery life.  Which means you need to find other
> means to keep at least close enough track of the guy so you know a potentially
> interesting convo is about to happen, so you can turn on the mike...

There used to be rules on when and for how long you can listen to a
conversation - so that you're only listening to those which have to do
with your warrant. Not sure if that holds true for bugs as it does for
taps - or whether this is considered a tap or a bug...
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