(1. Dezember 2006) 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. (…)
mobile providers were reluctant to talk about this kind of surveillance. Verizon Wireless said only that it „works closely with law enforcement and public safety officials. When presented with legally authorized orders, we assist law enforcement in every way possible.“