Stingray Police

Restrictions on police use of ‘Stingray’ cell tower simulators sought by US lawmakers

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    BuzzFeed News reports that Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Ted Lieu of the Democratic Party will introduce a new bill today aimed at limiting the police’s use of IMSI catchers, more commonly known as Stingrays. The technology is frequently used by law enforcement agencies to collect data on suspects and intercept calls, text … Read more

Preventing StingRay Surveillance on 2G, 3G, 4G & 5G Networks in 2023: A Comprehensive Guide

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  Cell-site simulators, also known as stingrays, are portable devices that mimic cell phone towers, allowing law enforcement to capture information from nearby phones. These devices are widely used in the U.S., U.K. and Canada to track down suspects or collect data during investigations. When a cell-site simulator is activated, it sends out a signal … Read more