My Rayhunter is live! All clear, so far. We'll see if it finds anything at this weekend's festivities. 🤔

This was pretty painless to get going (<$50 hardware, <5min setup).

#Rayhunter #CellSiteSimulator #Stingray #privacy #surveillance

Daniel Rigmaiden - Cell Phone Surveillance Talk - Aaron Swartz Day 2017 : Lisa Rein : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Daniel Rigmaiden walks us through the process of cell phone surveillance with easy to understand real world examples.

Internet Archive

Secret Phone #Surveillance Tech Was Likely Deployed at 2024 #DNC

Data WIRED collected during the 2024 #DemocraticNationalConvention strongly suggests the use of a cell-site simulator, a controversial #spy device that intercepts sensitive data from every phone in its range.
#privacy #stingray #cellsitesimulator #DNC2024 #politics

https://www.wired.com/story/2024-dnc-cell-site-simulator-phone-surveillance/

Secret Phone Surveillance Tech Was Likely Deployed at 2024 DNC

Data WIRED collected during the 2024 Democratic National Convention strongly suggests the use of a cell-site simulator, a controversial spy device that intercepts sensitive data from every phone in its range.

WIRED

https://ssd.eff.org/module/attending-protest

To prevent your phone from automatically connecting to a #CellSiteSimulator, you can disable 2G on your phone.

On Android: Depending on which version of the operating system you're running, the manufacturer of your phone, and your carrier, you may be able to disable 2G, require encrypted cell connections, or both. Open up Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs > [Your carrier name], find the "Allow 2G" option…

On iPhone: You'll need to enable "Lockdown Mode,"…

Attending a Protest

For quick reference, we've created a handy guide designed to be printed, folded, and carried in your pocket (PDF download). Now, more than ever, citizens must be able to hold those in power accountable and inspire others through the act of protest. Protecting your electronic devices and digital assets before, during,...

The Next Generation of Cell-Site Simulators is Here. Here’s What We Know.

CSS, also known as #IMSI catchers, are among law enforcement’s most closely-guarded secret #surveillance tools. They act like real cell phone towers, “tricking” mobile devices into connecting to them
#privacy #celltower #cellphone #cellsitesimulator

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/06/next-generation-cell-site-simulators-here-heres-what-we-know

The Next Generation of Cell-Site Simulators is Here. Here’s What We Know.

Dozens of policing agencies are currently using cell-site simulators (CSS) by Jacobs Technology and its Engineering Integration Group (EIG), according to newly-available documents on how that company provides CSS capabilities to local law enforcement. A proposal document from Jacobs Technology,...

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