Welcome to Carlo on the Go! In this blog you will find helpful cyber defense information for mobile devices like smart phones, notebook computers, and bluetooth headsets. As with any technology, the more you know about it, the safer you can be and the more fun you can have!
Carlo
Cyber Defender &
CyberPort Technician
Carlo is always on the go, whether it's to watch a match with his favorite team, the Antezelles, to play a spontaneous pick-up game of soccer, or to join in the latest LAN party in Cyberspace. His mobility knowhow and endless energy keep him ready and able for the unique cyber defense challenges that mobility brings.
A recent graduate (class of '09), Carlo has completed his post-graduation field training in the field of cyber forensics, and returns to the Academy to take up the post of CyberPort Technician.
To be prepared is half the victory
- Miguel Cervantes
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Interests:Sports, dogs, smart phones
May 18, 2010
Shop Talk: Pocket Dialing
So frustrating! Last week I got a phone call from Sparky. When I answered, there was no one there! It just sounded like scratchy noises and far away voices. Since it was Sparky, I thought he was prank calling me so I hung up on him. Two minutes later, I get another call from him. I ignored it. Then I got another call. And another call. And another call. I finally had to turn my phone off!
I was so mad! When I saw him in the cafeteria that day, I asked why he kept calling me if he didn’t want to talk. He looked really confused. He checked the call history on his mobile phone and laughed. It turns out he was dialing me from his pocket by accident! He promised to lock his keypad from now on so it wouldn’t happen again. I’m just glad it was me he called by accident and not something more serious like 9-1-1! I read that 50% of all calls to emergency numbers like 9-1-1 are made by accident. That’s crazy!
If you’ve got a cell phone, make sure to keep the keypad locked. No one likes to be pocket dialed!