Rayhunter: EFF’s Stingray Detector Gives Big Brother a Red Card!
Detecting Stingrays isn’t just for spies anymore! The EFF’s Rayhunter tool empowers users to spot these sneaky devices with a $20 mobile hotspot. By analyzing control traffic, Rayhunter alerts users when their connection is being compromised, offering a budget-friendly way to stay one step ahead of unwelcome eavesdroppers.
Hot Take:
Move over, Batman! The EFF has just released Rayhunter, the vigilante we need to catch those sneaky Stingrays. This open-source hero is here to save the day by giving the power to the people to detect cell-site simulators. Forget the Bat-signal; look for the Orbic screen turning red!
Key Points:
- The EFF released Rayhunter, a tool to detect cell-site simulators like Stingrays.
- Rayhunter works by analyzing control traffic between mobile hotspots and cell towers.
- Rayhunter runs on an affordable $20 Orbic RC400L mobile hotspot device.
- When a potential Stingray is detected, the device’s screen turns red.
- Users can download logs for further analysis or forensic purposes.
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