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Mobile Security
Viber is a spy?
IS THE VIBER IPHONE ANDROID APPLICATION A SPY? YOUR PRIVACY AT RISK?Consider these before downloading and installing Viber, think about your privacy and safety 1. From an ex-Israeli Defense Forces person Talmon Marco “Talmon served for four years in the Israel Defense Forces and held the position of CIO of the central command. He graduated Cum Laude from the Tel-Aviv University with a degree in Computer Science and Management.” Reference http://ws.lteconference.com/speaker/talmon-marco/ Before Viber Talmon also created and spread free applications that could potentially monitor users communication and their activities 1. iMesh: A file sharing application that was found installing spyware on the users’ computershttp://filesharingz.com/reviews/imesh-review.php 2. Bandoo: A facbook plugin, blamed for sucpicious activities on users’ computershttp://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/bandoo.com 2. So what does it read from your phone and what actions can it perform? you will be stunned if you do not know yet
Reference Google Play Store : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.viber.voip 3. No revenue model,
4. Not open for you and me,
5. No detailed physical address but only a P.O.Box address of their agent in Cyprus ( a place knwon for Israeli spy operations).
Ref : http://www.viber.com/dmca.html (see the contact details at the bottom of the page) 6. If a secret service, like Mossad, had to setup a service that could watch everyone talking and chatting than what could be the easiest way then a free VOIP application? Further Reading “Your Apps are watching you”http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704694004576020083703574602.html Must read: “Privacy 101 or Why You Should Not Use iPhone App Viber”http://blog.agmon.com/2010/12/04/why-i-will-not-install-viber/ Israeli Viber is a spying mobile applicationPeople might think that Israeli Viber was made to allow people to make free calls but , in fact this voice-over-IP phone application is more dangerous than that . Why we think Israeli Viber is dangerous !?
Well his name is Talmon Marco ! Talmon served for four years in the Israel Defense Forces and held the position of CIO of the central command. He graduated Cum Laude from the Tel-Aviv University with a degree in Computer Science and Management.
So, will you give away all your contact lists and call logs to guys who made money from spyware distribution? This article is not meant to be against any nationality , the big issue is that Viber Team are continuously doing their best to hide their identity , but why ?
To note that , this application by default will have access to your messaging inbox , gps location, your phone and all of the data saved on the mobile . Sum up : Viber is an Israeli spying application, which clearly has 2 goals , the first is to gather data and sell it , and the second is to send this data to the Israeli government so they use this information against you .
update: the privacy statement have been updated , they only share your information to
But still we are asking , which law? and how can user’s data defend your right or property ? And there’s no word from them on Why they are hiding their origin yet .
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