Star EnForcer - counters the mobile theft |
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 Oct 22 2006, 03:30
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 Regular  Group: Posters Posts: 110 Joined: 17th December 2005 Member No.: 163,127 Device(s): Orange SPV C600  |
This little utility will automatically detect if the SIM card of a smartphone or pocket pc was replaced. Star EnForcer will automatically send a SMS message to a previously specified phone number containing the new SIM IMSI and current location in hexa LAC-CID combination. The message will repeat every 30 minutes.
http://www.fightersoft.ro/sef/index.htm How does it work: - install the CAB in the phone/ppc memory (not the storage card). Make sure that you have installed it in \Program Files\SEF - launch SEF - initially there is no password so press OK. Press Get IMSI. If a long number will appear then it means that the application is compatible with your smartdevice. Mostly C600 - based models should work, C500, Wizard PPCs etc - input the phone number that you want to use in case your smartdevice is stolen (use a parent's mobile phone, a friend's etc) - input a password - press save - press activate Now... in case someone steals your phone the first thing they will do is to (obviously) replace the SIM. SEF will automatically detect that the SIM has been replaced by comparing IMSI information. After 30 minutes SEF will automatically send a SMS to the predefined phone number that will include the current SIM's IMSI and the current GSM location (LAC-CID combination in hexa). With the first information and the fact that you will clearly see the thief's phone number you can go to the network operator or the police. If the thief is using a SIM with a subscription he is nailed. If he is using a prepay SIM then at least you will draw comfort from the fact that the credit from that SIM will be drained in a few days because the fact that SEF will automatically repeat the message every 30 minutes (you will also be able to track the thief). With the second information you can either go to the network operator or take your chances that MTS - http://www.fightersoft.ro/mts/index.htm will have this location in the database. Remember, SEF doesn't require a GPRS connection. It will send SMSes to you from everywhere in the world. Now let's suppose that you really want to replace the SIM card. Follow these steps: - make a copy of starenforcer.exe in the same folder (very important). Run the copy. Insert the password and press deactivate. - restart your smartdevice. - launch SEF from the start menu, input your password and get the new IMSI, press save and that's it. This is far from a perfect sollution with obvious flaws. However, please don't advertise them and if you have any ideeas on how to improuve security, please tell me in private. In my opinion, this software is more than a match for the clueless bus thief. User feedback is always welcome and appreciated. This post has been edited by stargate: Oct 22 2006, 03:35 -------------------- |
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Nov 11 2006, 17:19
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Newbie  Group: Posters Posts: 11 Joined: 25th July 2005 Member No.: 140,994 Device(s): HTC S730 |
I tried this program on a Qtek 8100 (HTC Amadeus) running WM2003. During installation I choosed to install to Phone which puts it in \Storage\Program Files\SEF. Then when executing SEF I get an error message.
I created a folder called \Program Files\SEF and moved the three files there and now the program starts. Nothing happens when when pressing Get IMSI though  Is there anything I can do to get this to work? |
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Nov 13 2006, 22:00
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 110 Joined: 17th December 2005 Member No.: 163,127 Device(s): Orange SPV C600 |
It seems that the application can't access the internal GSM modem of your device because it is not situated at COM9 or it is in use.
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Nov 14 2006, 21:45
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 11 Joined: 25th July 2005 Member No.: 140,994 Device(s): HTC S730 |
COM9 says (QDATA) on my phone. Is this the internal modem?
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Nov 14 2006, 21:48
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 110 Joined: 17th December 2005 Member No.: 163,127 Device(s): Orange SPV C600 |
I am not sure. By the way, when you try to get the IMSI, make sure that you are not connected to gprs (look for the G at the signal strength).
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Nov 19 2006, 14:11
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 11 Joined: 25th July 2005 Member No.: 140,994 Device(s): HTC S730 |
Tried with the GRPS disconnected but still no IMSI. Also tried in Flight Mode but gets same error. Even tried another SIM card from a different provider.
Here's a list of my COM ports: COM0 Xpanel COM1 Serial Cable on COM1: COM2 QCMD COM3 IrCOMM COM4 Infrared Port COM9 QDATA Is there maybe another way to find out my IMSI and enter it manually? |
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Nov 19 2006, 15:31
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 110 Joined: 17th December 2005 Member No.: 163,127 Device(s): Orange SPV C600 |
There is no reason to enter it manually because the program will not automatically detect a SIM change therefore it will defeat the purpose.
Hopefuly I will be able to implement support for your device soon. I am sorry that this version doesn't work for you. -------------------- |
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Sep 8 2007, 20:47
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 133 Joined: 27th September 2004 Member No.: 58,221 |
QUOTE(stargate @ Oct 22 2006, 04:30)  This little utility will automatically detect if the SIM card of a smartphone or pocket pc was replaced. Star EnForcer will automatically send a SMS message to a previously specified phone number containing the new SIM IMSI and current location in hexa LAC-CID combination. The message will repeat every 30 minutes. http://www.fightersoft.ro/sef/index.htm How does it work: - install the CAB in the phone/ppc memory (not the storage card). Make sure that you have installed it in \Program Files\SEF - launch SEF - initially there is no password so press OK. Press Get IMSI. If a long number will appear then it means that the application is compatible with your smartdevice. Mostly C600 - based models should work, C500, Wizard PPCs etc - input the phone number that you want to use in case your smartdevice is stolen (use a parent's mobile phone, a friend's etc) - input a password - press save - press activate Now... in case someone steals your phone the first thing they will do is to (obviously) replace the SIM. SEF will automatically detect that the SIM has been replaced by comparing IMSI information. After 30 minutes SEF will automatically send a SMS to the predefined phone number that will include the current SIM's IMSI and the current GSM location (LAC-CID combination in hexa). With the first information and the fact that you will clearly see the thief's phone number you can go to the network operator or the police. If the thief is using a SIM with a subscription he is nailed. If he is using a prepay SIM then at least you will draw comfort from the fact that the credit from that SIM will be drained in a few days because the fact that SEF will automatically repeat the message every 30 minutes (you will also be able to track the thief). With the second information you can either go to the network operator or take your chances that MTS - http://www.fightersoft.ro/mts/index.htm will have this location in the database. Remember, SEF doesn't require a GPRS connection. It will send SMSes to you from everywhere in the world. Now let's suppose that you really want to replace the SIM card. Follow these steps: - make a copy of starenforcer.exe in the same folder (very important). Run the copy. Insert the password and press deactivate. - restart your smartdevice. - launch SEF from the start menu, input your password and get the new IMSI, press save and that's it. This is far from a perfect sollution with obvious flaws. However, please don't advertise them and if you have any ideeas on how to improuve security, please tell me in private. In my opinion, this software is more than a match for the clueless bus thief. User feedback is always welcome and appreciated. Hi Stargate, this is potentially a great little program and I hope you don't give up supporting it! Anyway I have tried on both my C600 & E650 and unfortunately the only time I can get either phone to text is when I select the test. I have noticed that the IMSI information seems to dissapear when restarting the program. Also when I swapped sims on restarting the C600 I noticed this program briefly appeared at startup but again without the IMSI info... Could you shed light on this please? Olly. -------------------- Olly_k
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Sep 9 2007, 00:58
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 110 Joined: 17th December 2005 Member No.: 163,127 Device(s): Orange SPV C600 |
Hmm wierd. If you can get the IMSI from the UI it should work at startup as well. Do you have other applications in startup? Anyway, a new release of SEF is underway that should support more devices.
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Sep 9 2007, 08:53
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 133 Joined: 27th September 2004 Member No.: 58,221 |
QUOTE(stargate @ Sep 9 2007, 01:58) Hmm wierd. If you can get the IMSI from the UI it should work at startup as well. Do you have other applications in startup? Anyway, a new release of SEF is underway that should support more devices. No other apps on startup.. Looking forward to the REPLACE INTO... Can I suggest something? Could you get the program to prompt the user to re-enter the password when initially entering? Think that's it for now! Olly. This post has been edited by olly_k: Sep 9 2007, 08:55 -------------------- Olly_k
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Mar 29 2008, 18:44
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 19 Joined: 12th February 2004 Member No.: 32,065 |
Just ran across this, is it too good to be true?
Has anyone tried it? |
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Apr 3 2008, 20:51
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 Regular Group: Posters Posts: 147 Joined: 31st January 2007 From: USA Member No.: 225,466 Device(s): Samsung Blackjack II |
Doesnt seem to work with the samsung black jack II WM6... If there are any future releases that support the blackjack II please let me know
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Apr 3 2008, 20:55
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 147 Joined: 31st January 2007 From: USA Member No.: 225,466 Device(s): Samsung Blackjack II |
Doesnt seem to work with the samsung black jack II WM6... If there are any future releases that support the blackjack II please let me know
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May 11 2008, 11:07
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 11 Joined: 25th July 2005 Member No.: 140,994 Device(s): HTC S730 |
I tried Star EnForcer on a HTC S730. The program installs nicely but nothing happens when pressing Get IMSI.
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May 12 2008, 11:29
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 |_-_-_-_-_-_-_|  Group: Moderator Team Posts: 1,411 Joined: 31st December 2004 From: Near Norwich, UK Member No.: 104,092 Device(s): T-Mobile MDA Vario III |
Considering this was made in 2006, which is the Windows Mobile 2003/5 period, most phones are now WM6, so his program might not work with the new operating system.
-------------------- - Tony Sutton
- My Ford Focus ST170 car - Using MDA Vario III with 6GB MicroSD card - Got Phone, GPS and WiFi together? Sign up & Make Money with Navizon! |
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