FCC investigates LocationSmart website for leaking location data for users of major US mobile carriers

LocationSmart, a company based in Southern California, is under investigation by the FCC after it was discovered that its website made it possible for just about anyone to access location data for the majority of US cell phones. Security expert Brian Krebs reported that a bug on the LocationSmart website made it possible for anyone to check on the location of any AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile or Verizon phone in the US. Even more worryingly, the data is said to be accurate to a few hundred yards. See also: Google will require OEMs to provide regular Android security updates Chrome will… [Continue Reading]