IMSI catchers. It's known at least for 10 years now, that they get used on protests in US.
this post was submitted on 10 Jul 2025
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if you've ever used a radar detector you know, people drive like they are always being watched. not often in my experience. doubt these dolts are real sophisticated. fear is their main weapon.
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I wonder if it would be possible to extend the capabilities of the software to triangulate the location of a a Stingray or other false tower with a few more of those devices working in concert in the same area.
You probably wouldn't want to bring a phone to some types of events, but as the number of these events increase, the odds of you just happening to be close to such an event during the course of a normal day might increase. Maybe it's best if we turn off 2g reception on our phones. No reason to be swept up in warrantless sweeps if not necessary.
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Would a burner phone be susceptible to this kind of attack?
Yes, but then you get rid of it immediately. Also, don't activate it or have it on at home or any other place that can be associated with you. Only do so after paying with cash and at the location where you're going to use it then dispose of it.
You will be recorded while paying for the phone. This won't bring you any anonymity.
wear a mask, nondescript clothing, pay with cash, and don't bring your phone to the store
Wear gloves, rinse the fingerprints off the money, wait for it to dry, then use it to buy stuff
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You will have been recorded at the protest too. So the store recording gives away nothing new.
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