Free Stingray Detector Apps that Spies Could Outsmart

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Free Stingray-Detector Apps Spies Could Outsmart.  As smartphone users have become more aware that fake cell phone towers, known as IMSI catchers or stingrays, can spy on them, developers have rushed to offer apps that detect when your phone connects to one. Unfortunately, it seems, those tools aren’t as effective as they claim. Watching the watchers turns out to be …

New York bill aims to limit police use of ‘stingray’ phone surveillance

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New York bill aims to limit police use of ‘stingray’ IMSI-catching equipment New York lawmakers are pushing a new draft privacy bill that aims to curtail the use of cell site simulators, often used by law enforcement for eavesdropping and surveillance. The bill, A1895, introduced last week, also includes additional privacy protections for residents of New York state, as well …

Bizarre noise-cancelling mask stops colleagues eavesdropping on your conversations

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The unusual device hooks up to a smartphone and also includes a range of sound effects Showcased at the CES tech show in Las Vegas last week, the unusual device features built-in microphones for active voice suppression.  What’s more, ‘voice masking mode’ enables the user to choose from a selection of audio affects including Darth Vadar, R2-D2 or a Minion.  …