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Rayhunter: Your DIY Defense Against Sneaky Cell-Site Spies! 🚨📱

Introducing Rayhunter, the open-source superhero for cell-site simulator detection! For just $20, transform an ordinary mobile hotspot into a CSS-detecting dynamo. With Rayhunter, anyone can join the fight against stealthy surveillance and help uncover the mysteries of these sneaky devices. Get ready to spy on the spies!

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Hot Take:

In a world where Big Brother is constantly watching, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has decided to play Big Daddy with their new tool, Rayhunter. Now, everyone from technophobes to techies can join the fight against cell-site simulators (CSS) with nothing more than a $20 mobile hotspot. Who knew taking on the surveillance state could be this affordable?

Key Points:

  • Rayhunter is an open-source tool developed by EFF to detect cell-site simulators (CSS).
  • CSS are devices that mimic cell towers to intercept mobile phone data.
  • The tool runs on a low-cost mobile hotspot, making it accessible to a wide audience.
  • Rayhunter aims to gather data on CSS usage and capabilities globally.
  • The tool is simple to install and alerts users to suspicious activity in real-time.

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