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by DanBC 3724 days ago
> Seems pretty convoluted to the point of absurdity.

I dunno, trojan diallers and phishing seem pretty convoluted to me.

Mobile phones are a major target for attack in the UK at the moment.

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I don't really understand what it is you're getting at.

It is convoluted because a PC infection is unnecessary in that scenario. You could skip it and accomplish the same thing.

Phones contain valuable data, too.