New Attacks Against 4G, 5G Mobile Networks Re-Enable IMSI Catchers

At NDSS Symposium 2019, a group of university researchers yesterday revealed newly discovered cellular network vulnerabilities that impact both 4G and 5G LTE protocols.

According to a paper published by the researchers, “Privacy Attacks to the 4G and … Continue reading New Attacks Against 4G, 5G Mobile Networks Re-Enable IMSI Catchers

With $20 of Gear from Amazon, Nearly Anyone Can Make This IMSI-Catcher in 30 Minutes

Surveillance takes on different character when it trickles down to more ordinary, everyday users. The significance and threat from IMSI-catchers is multiplied when a lot more people can deploy one using cheap tech from Amazon and free code from Github. Continue reading With $20 of Gear from Amazon, Nearly Anyone Can Make This IMSI-Catcher in 30 Minutes

Virginia State Police Used Cell Tower-Spoofing Device to Track Suspects

Records obtained through FOIA reveal the device, nicknamed a “DRTbox”, was used to track suspects at least 12 times, but failed to locate them in five. Continue reading Virginia State Police Used Cell Tower-Spoofing Device to Track Suspects

Here’s a Picture of a Phone-Tracking Device That We’ve Never Seen in the Wild

The leaked picture confirms that cops and feds hide these powerful surveillance devices inside police cars. Continue reading Here’s a Picture of a Phone-Tracking Device That We’ve Never Seen in the Wild

Wi-Fi can be turned into IMSI Catcher to Track Cell Phone Users Everywhere

Here’s a new danger to your smartphone security: Your mobile device can be hijacked and tracked without your knowledge.

Remember Stingrays?

The controversial cell phone spying tool, also known as “IMSI catchers,” has long been used by law enforcement… Continue reading Wi-Fi can be turned into IMSI Catcher to Track Cell Phone Users Everywhere