Virgin Media O2’s 4G Calling Privacy Flub: Fixed, But Not Forgotten!
Virgin Media O2 has patched a 4G Calling glitch that let callers pinpoint recipients’ locations. Thanks to some tech wizardry, even a basic mobile networking enthusiast could track you down within 100 square meters. Rest easy, VMO2 has fixed the issue, so now your location is as secret as your grandma’s cookie recipe.
Hot Take:
In the latest episode of “Oops, I did it again,” Virgin Media O2 accidentally turned their 4G Calling into a game of hide-and-seek, but with a twist – the seekers didn’t really need a map. Who knew calling someone could be the new GPS? Thankfully, they’ve now fixed it, so you can go back to playing Candy Crush without worrying about becoming the next big thing on Google Maps.
Key Points:
– Virgin Media O2’s 4G Calling feature allowed callers to potentially track the general location of recipients.
– Researcher Daniel Williams discovered the exploit using IMS, IMEI, and cell ID data.
– The issue could reveal a recipient’s location down to 100 square meters in urban areas.
– Virgin Media O2 claims the issue is now resolved, requiring no action from customers.
– Disabling 4G Calling was not a foolproof solution for preventing the data leak.