US Agency Using Spy Planes to Fool Cell Phones, Capture Data

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5. Absolutely. GoGo In-Flight WiFi seems another good reason to put the phone down...

In-Flight Wi-Fi Aiding Government Spying Efforts

PCRisk.com
Tuesday, 15 April 2014 05:36 AM

GoGo is an in-flight Wi-Fi provider that offers Internet service on more than 6,000 aircraft. Many Frequent Flyer programs offer customers free or discounted service via the GoGo service and other passengers can pay a nominal fee for access on flights throughout the country. Recently, documents have come to light that prove GoGo not only complies with federal law, but actually goes well beyond the requirements set forth by the federal government to give law enforcement even more information than previously thought. Much of this information was discovered by Christopher Soghoian of the American Civil Liberty Union in recent Federal Communications Commission filings about the company.

In a letter dated July, 20 2012, a GoGo lawyer stated that GoGo has worked closely with law enforcement to incorporate additional capabilities to accommodate law enforcement interests. These “additional capabilities” go well beyond the compliance required by the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA). In a separate publication, Aircell (a GoGo subsidiary) boasted that the company is “can give law enforcement any information they need in real time.” Not only is GoGo assisting government agencies above what is required by law, but they seem to be bragging about their extra cooperation.

Unfortunately, the customers paying for the service are the ones who are being punished as their information is being collected and monitored during business and leisure flights alike.

While GoGo has since tried to hide the claims made to the FCC, there is able evidence to suggest that Web browsing activities during a flight are closely monitored by GoGo and ultimately, the US government as well. Specifically, statements made by the Director of Business Development at Aircell suggest a “Super CALEA” arrangement with the FBI.

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http://www.pcrisk.com/internet-threat-news/7764-in-flight-wi-fi-aiding-government-spying-efforts

Thanks for the kick and reminder, CountAllVotes! My smart phone already has made me dumber. Thanks to all the new spy technology, everybody who didn't already know it now does.