Researchers devise iPhone malware that runs even when device is turned off

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[–]StillLessons 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

I've always assumed there is no "off switch". The only way to be safe from a portable tracking device is not to have one on your person. Even then, there are lots of ways they have to track people, but at least it forces them to rely on other less precise methods rather than your personal tracker.

[–]Anman 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I replaced the battery in a sealed phone once. It was a pain in the ass. When I went to use the GPS, it appeared that I had not plugged it back in properly, as it was dead. Never fixed it. True story.