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24-06-2003, 18:12
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Warning Vodaphone Txt Msg
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There is a new text message problem/hack going around on the Vodaphone network. You may recieve a message starting with either a square and the letter p, or a message saying it is from Vodaphone and stating that they have updated your menu system on your phone and switch the phone off and on. Under no circumstances should these messages be read, just delete them straight away. I have recieved this message over 30 times, and after contacting Vodaphone, they have said that it is not from them. Hope people read this before it is to late. Cheers Andy |
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27-06-2003, 20:05
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i dont think these messages can alter the software of the phone can they?
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27-06-2003, 22:25
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Originally posted by saxton Text messages can be used to sent WAP/GPRS settings, but it would be poorly-written phone software that allowed information to be deleted via an SMS message...
i dont think these messages can alter the software of the phone can they? |
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27-06-2003, 22:35
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I got 2 SMS messages last night from"Vodafone" saying there was a software update sent to my phone and to switch my phone off and on to activate it.I deleted both as I paniced.Hope they weren't genuine!
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28-06-2003, 16:17
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well ive had nothing of the sort
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28-06-2003, 19:22
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Its not possible. Only if u follow a web address it gives you on WAP other than that, it just isnt possible.
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28-06-2003, 21:38
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didnt think so, although it could change your wap or gprs settings to premium rate settings, i know this can be done on ericssons!
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29-06-2003, 14:17
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Originally posted by Luke567 It could still exploit a bug in the firmware. There was a case a couple of months ago with Siemens phone, where they could be crashed by modifying an EMS message, then sending it to the phone. Also an older case with some Nokia models, where if you change the message headers it will bugger up the phone.
Its not possible. Only if u follow a web address it gives you on WAP other than that, it just isnt possible. |
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