Smartphone diagnostic SW which can log keystrokes installed by some mobile companies

Carrier IQ 'not used by UK mobile networks'

http://gu.com/p/33nk4

But seems many android phones in the US, and all phones have this SW, which can log even keystrokes, and communication with secure web pages. Used to recover from dropped calls etc., but point is not just the networks then have access to extremely private information (even passwords) but then the collected data is at risk for hatching, on the device, or misuse, at the mobile company.

Another example of how need awareness and vigilance while embracing smart phone technology. Personally still think a "firewall" between mobile and main accounts still a good idea....especially if like me use rely on those accounts so much...